Product and Assortment Manager

Natura Market; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Natura Market in Mississauga, ON, is seeking a Product and Assortment Manager to own the product portfolio, identify assortment gaps, and select new items aligned with customer needs and category trends.

You will analyze sales data, monitor performance, coordinate with suppliers, and plan category assortments to optimize margins and inventory, while partnering with marketing and operations to support launches and merchandising.

Qualifications

• Experience with product assortment planning and portfolio optimization in retail or e-commerce.
• Strong analytical skills for sales reporting, demand forecasting, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Ability to build and maintain vendor relationships and negotiate terms.
• Knowledge of health, wellness, and specialty food categories such as Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Gluten Free, and Plant Based.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and business tools (Excel, analytics platforms, ERP systems).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Previous experience in e-commerce, CPG, grocery, or retail merchandising is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product portfolio and identify assortment gaps, selecting new items aligned with customer needs and category trends.
• Analyze sales and market data to monitor product performance and profitability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and negotiate terms to optimize margins.
• Plan category assortments to balance inventory levels and drive growth.
• Partner with marketing and operations to support product launches, promotions, and merchandising strategies.
• Continuously review and refine the offering to keep Natura Market as a leading destination for health-focused products.

Skills

Product assortment planning

Category management

Portfolio optimization

Sales analytics

Demand forecasting

Pricing & margin analysis

Vendor relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Natura Market is an online retailer specializing in healthy foods and natural personal care products from trusted, best-selling brands. The company focuses on providing high-quality options that support lifestyles such as Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Gluten Free, and Plant Based. Serving customers across Canada, Natura Market aims to make it easy to discover and access better-for-you products. Team members contribute to a mission-driven environment that values wellness, customer experience, and product integrity.

Role Description

The Product and Assortment Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Mississauga, ON. This role is responsible for managing the product portfolio, identifying assortment gaps, and selecting new items that align with customer needs and category trends. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing sales and market data, monitoring product performance, coordinating with suppliers, and planning category assortments to optimize margins and inventory levels. The position also involves partnering with marketing and operations to support product launches, promotions, and merchandising strategies. The Product and Assortment Manager will continuously review and refine the offering to ensure Natura Market remains a leading destination for health-focused products.

Qualifications

• Experience with product assortment planning, category management, and portfolio optimization in retail or e-commerce.


• Strong analytical skills for sales reporting, demand forecasting, pricing, and margin analysis.


• Ability to build and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate terms, and coordinate product onboarding.


• Knowledge of health, wellness, and specialty food categories such as Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Gluten Free, and Plant Based.


• Proficiency with spreadsheets and business tools (\"e.g., Excel, analytics platforms, inventory or ERP systems.\").


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams.


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.


• Previous experience in e-commerce, CPG, grocery, or retail merchandising is an asset.


• Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.