Hybrid Assistant Category Manager - Food Basics Growth

Metro Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work schedule

Group insurance from the first day

Very competitive pension plan

Generous vacation policy

Personal days

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Professional development

Charging stations for electric cars

Job summary

METRO is hiring an Assistant Category Manager in Ontario to support category strategy, assortment, pricing and promotions. You will use internal and Nielsen data with the Category Manager to drive performance and planograms.

The role emphasizes collaboration across merchandising, pricing and promotional activities, with a focus on optimizing SKU mix and in-store execution. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level business education or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years in Category Management with promotional planning/execution experience.
• Advanced Excel skills to produce effective spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
• Proficiency with category management tools (MS Office, SAP, Nielsen).
• Attention to regulatory guidelines and ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist Category Manager in setting objectives, financial goals, market penetration, and leadership positioning.
• Help develop sales and promotional plans, product distributions, and in-store activations.
• Maintain promotional calendar to maximize sales and profits in assigned categories.
• Recommend new/discontinued items to optimize SKU mix, space, and profitability.
• Implement pricing strategies in line with corporate guidelines.
• Contribute to category planograms based on profitability and sales plans.
• Define space allocation based on revenue and profit targets.
• Complete scheduled category reviews in assigned categories.
• Analyze retail history, advertising success, and product movement.
• Monitor competition and industry activities in merchandising, pricing, and promotions.
• Conduct bi-monthly competitive store visits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Customer focused

Education

College Diploma or University studies in Business

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Nielsen

Job description

METRO is hiring an Assistant Category Manager in Ontario to support category strategy, assortment, pricing and promotions. You will use internal and Nielsen data with the Category Manager to drive performance and planograms.

The role emphasizes collaboration across merchandising, pricing and promotional activities, with a focus on optimizing SKU mix and in-store execution. Occasional travel may be required.