Grocery, Dairy & Frozen: Assistant Category Manager

Longo's; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Longo’s is seeking an Assistant Category Manager for Grocery, Dairy & Frozen on a 12-month assignment in Vaughan. You will support category strategies, drive vendor relations, and coordinate promotional planning to enhance guest experience across stores.

As part of the merchandising team, you’ll assist with product listings, assortment changes, and cross-functional communication while aligning with store operations and distribution. Travel to stores is required.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Diploma or degree in a business-related field.
• At least 2 years in retail merchandising or category support.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and merchandising tools.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of category strategies.
• Assist with vendor management, listings, and promos.
• Coordinate communications across Merchandising, Marketing and Supply Chain.
• Prepare materials for department planning and shows.
• Ensure accuracy of retail info, labels, prices and promos.
• Collaborate on assortment changes and price strategies.
• Travel to stores to support category initiatives.

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma, preferably in a business-oriented field

Minimum 2 years’ experience in retail merchandising

Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

Longo’s is seeking an Assistant Category Manager for Grocery, Dairy & Frozen on a 12-month assignment in Vaughan. You will support category strategies, drive vendor relations, and coordinate promotional planning to enhance guest experience across stores.

As part of the merchandising team, you’ll assist with product listings, assortment changes, and cross-functional communication while aligning with store operations and distribution. Travel to stores is required.