Gestionnaire de catégories / Category Manager - Proxim/Uniprix

McKesson; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare seeks a Category Manager to implement strategies that drive sales and profit growth. The role involves negotiation, analysis, and collaboration across departments. Ideal candidates are bilingual, detail-oriented, and possess extensive experience in category management. Join us to impact healthcare positively!

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in category management and analysis.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Superb organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate regional business agreements with suppliers.
• Analyze and manage sales reports weekly.
• Develop and monitor category strategies.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

College or university degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

PowerBi

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Position: Category Manager

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Category Management, the Category Manager will support the development and implementation of category strategies to drive sales and profit growth, as defined by senior management as being most important to achieve the organization's annual financial and marketing objectives.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate regional business agreements with suppliers, advertising and promotional plans, etc.
• Analyze and manage sales reports weekly and take actions to optimize category performance.
• Develop and monitor category strategies and plans for all elements of the merchandising mix, including product mix, pricing, promotions, and branding.
• Update category planograms to meet growth objectives according to schedule.
• Develop marketing strategies for flyers and beauty catalogs.
• Ensure profitability and optimize margins for wholesale and retail.
• Manage category budgets.
• Adjust retail prices based on competitive analysis.
• Stay informed of market trends and competition to identify new opportunities.
• Provide expertise and support to stores.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure product alignment and pricing.
• Prepare monthly business updates for senior management.
• Analyze market data (e.g., AC Nielsen, household scans) to identify trends and opportunities.
• Negotiate supplier participation in sales events.
• Communicate category strategies to stores.
• Respond promptly to stakeholder requests and resolve issues.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• College or university degree in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in category management and analysis.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in French and English, with excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PowerBi.
• Superior organizational and planning skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and management effectively.

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including base salary, bonuses, and benefits. The salary range for this position is $70,600 - $117,600, depending on experience and performance. McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.