Senior Category Manager – Merchandising Strategy

WCM White Cap Management LLC; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap Management LLC is seeking a seasoned category manager to oversee assigned product groups with annual revenue under $20M. You will partner with merchants and functional leaders to gather data and shape merchandising strategy, acting as the liaison with project teams and presenting recommendations to meet corporate objectives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive category programs end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline; 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
• Experience coordinating across functions to drive category programs.

Responsibilities

• Manages key product categories in a portfolio of products less than $20M in revenue.
• Drives category program development using toll gate processes and cross-functional teams.
• Oversees category product mix development, planograms, analytics (GMROI, Turns, Margins) and visual merchandising.
• Develops and executes merchandising strategy utilizing business drivers.
• Ensures systems support for distribution and service ordering.
• Develops strategies to solve multi-faceted problems across the organization.

Skills

Category management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

GMROI

CAR

AMT

POG

Job description

White Cap Management LLC is seeking a seasoned category manager to oversee assigned product groups with annual revenue under $20M. You will partner with merchants and functional leaders to gather data and shape merchandising strategy, acting as the liaison with project teams and presenting recommendations to meet corporate objectives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive category programs end-to-end.