Category Manager

仕事内容

Established in 1973, Holland Imports Inc. is among Canada’s largest independent distributors of hard goods. Working with more than 2,000 retailers, it develops, distributes, and markets products across a range of categories including Hardware and Power Tool Accessories, Lawn and Garden Tools, Patio Furniture and Outdoor Décor, Christmas and Holiday Décor. We are a family-owned company known for its customer service, ability to source, and entrepreneurial drive.

The Category Manager is responsible for selecting and developing products, sourcing suppliers, negotiating price, cataloging, and merchandising for the category. In addition, s/he will ensure products are of high quality and delivered on time. The Category Manager is an integral part of the management team with the following key responsibilities:

• Monitor and research the category’s market and industry trends to ensure that Holland Imports is offering the best to its customers and to identify new products and product line opportunities.
• Devise long-term development strategies for product lines
• Develop forecasts as well as analyze and deliver on key metrics to improve inventory management.
• Together with the General Manager, develop and execute yearly marketing and promotions plan to ultimately build sales and margins.
• Conduct line reviews to increase the profitability of line offerings by filling gaps and eliminating duplication in existing product lines as well as making decisions on end of line items.
• Work closely with suppliers and in-house logistics team to plan purchases in a manner where the right items arrive on time in the right quantity and at the right price.
• Develop and execute purchasing plan in consultation with sales team and management.
• Collaborate with Marketing Department to maintain online sales platform, create marketing materials and ensure consistent packaging or develop new packaging where appropriate.
• Contribute to business development by supporting sales representatives with technical knowledge, formulating presentations for major customers, and explore opportunities with existing customers.
• Continue to source new and exciting products while negotiating the best possible prices to offer customers.

Requirements:

• Product development or buying experience, with a proven track-record of adding value for customers
• Merchandising experience an asset
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with proven ability to leverage data and analytics
• Understands industry and consumer trends
• Ability to work independently and in teams as the situation requires
• Results oriented with track-record of meeting deadlines
• Strong negotiation and communication skills; ability to communicate in Mandarin would be an asset
• Willingness to travel abroad and within North America
• Proficient in Excel