Sr Specialist, Category Management

McKesson; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An impact-driven company is seeking a Senior Specialist – Category Coordinator to enhance the retail experience. This role involves coordinating promotions, managing vendor relationships, and analyzing market data to drive effective merchandising strategies. You will play a crucial part in shaping the future of healthcare by ensuring that products are accessible and affordable. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and community well-being. If you are passionate about marketing and retail, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in merchandising or marketing.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planograms and manage vendor relations.
• Analyze POS data to recommend promotional strategies.

Skills

Merchandising

Marketing

Time Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

College Diploma in Related Discipline

University Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ACN Workstation Plus

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the BU Category Manager, the Senior Specialist – Category Coordinator is responsible for providing support on assigned national categories across all retail Banners, which would include but not be limited to: Promotions Data input, contract confirmation, Financial Billings, Vendor Liaison, Store Liaison, Market Data Collection and Analysis, McKesson Relations.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all planograms with vendors for new launches.

• Assist Category Manager in building planogram; list and de-list skus, charge vendors markdown fees and coordinate funds to Finance.

• Schedule monthly in-store promotions for all retail banners.

• Create promotional event communications (to provide promotional directive to stores).

• Manage merchandising direction through Advertising department and provide support for sample collection/ other activities associated with the Flyer/Seasonal processes.

• Retrieve and analyze available POS information as it relates to promotional activity in order to make recommendations based on results to Category Management.

• Proof read flyers to ensure accuracy.

• Support Category Manager in planning weekly promotions.

• Liaise and resolve pricing issues with pricing staff at Banner & Enterprise stores and McKesson.

• Initiate and/or manage revenue and expense activities between Retail Banners, McKesson and vendors.

• Support Category Manager with negotiations for vendor funding.

• Create and monitor all financial activities (vendor invoices) generated in the department including Coop, Subsidies, O&A, Banner & Enterprise stores Buying Shows, Accruals, etc. Manage the process to ensure timely collection of outstanding A/R related to the above.

• Monitor competitor pricing.

• Liaise with vendors to expedite receipt of promo fact sheets after negotiations between Category Managers and vendor representatives.

• Monitor distribution throughout network, ensure McKesson and vendor have ordered and shipped product on schedule.

• Coordinate Banner & Enterprise Store Showcase; including but not limited to: emailing with vendors with respect to promotions/deals, ensure deal is received by deadline, ensure information is correct at McKesson and upload into system, follow-up with discrepancies between McKesson and vendor after the show.

• Proofread and correct information relevant to the categories represented in their areas.

• Problem solves and responds to store issues in a timely fashion as directed in corporate policies.

• Manage assigned portion of the weekly marketing and merchandising pieces included in the weekly store communication package.

• Access and analyze appropriate Category review information as needed through the use of the ACN Workstation Plus software package utilized by the company. Make recommendations to Category Managers based on results.

• Liaise with the Distribution Department on all issues that interact with the development and execution of merchandising initiatives.

• Attend weekly merchandising meetings in absence of Category Manager.

• May perform some administrative duties including data integrity of promotional system (small volume desks only).

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience.

Additional Qualifications

• 2-3 years College Diploma in a related discipline required; University Degree preferred.

• 2-3 years’ experience in Merchandising/Marketing function, preferably in retail environment.

• Experience in retail sales, marketing, or category management of cosmetic or beauty industry is an asset.

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational, financial and analytic skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint.

• Must possess the right balance between being creative and paying attention to detail.

• Ability to work a fast paced and changing environment.

• Knowledge of related regulations.

• Demonstrated presentation and negotiation skills.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$53,200 - $88,600

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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