Senior Category Manager, Merchandising & Growth

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Performance incentives

Continuing Education Programs

Product discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation in Toronto is seeking a senior Category Business Analyst to deliver financial plans for merchandising categories by shaping assortment, pricing and promotions. You will drive strategic initiatives and support cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires deep category expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to influence stakeholders. You’ll collaborate on line reviews, vendor negotiations, and customer-centric measures, with travel

Qualifications

• 5 years in Category Management or equivalent cross-functional role.
• Ability to develop and execute business plans to meet financial targets.
• Strong retail marketing, consumer trends, and inventory management expertise.
• Commitment to consumer-focused initiatives with innovation management.
• Proven people management and ability to develop others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder influence.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel 2–4 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for the Party City Microseasons portfolio.
• Develop understanding of consumer trends, market analysis, and store execution; manage category financially.
• Support assortment analysis on SKU lines.
• Set and deliver assortment plans and evolve customer-centric measures.
• Plan and deliver line review processes including approvals, import trips, vendor negotiations, and timelines.
• Recommend actions on discontinuation and pricing.
• Define and execute promotional plans aligned to financial objectives.
• Provide content for store education on products and processes.
• Ensure adherence to promotional and pricing strategies.
• Mentor and coach Category Business Analyst with clear objectives.

Skills

Category Management

Financial planning

Retail marketing

Inventory management

People management

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Travel readiness

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Canadian Tire Corporation in Toronto is seeking a senior Category Business Analyst to deliver financial plans for merchandising categories by shaping assortment, pricing and promotions. You will drive strategic initiatives and support cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires deep category expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to influence stakeholders. You’ll collaborate on line reviews, vendor negotiations, and customer-centric measures, with travel