Category Manager in Boucherville

Are you a Category Manager seeking exciting new opportunities? Join our thriving product management team, where you will have the freedom to shape your role and contribute to the growth of our company in Boucherville.

What we can offer you:

• Comprehensive benefits and employee assistance program accessible.
• A generous employer contribution to the pension plan.
• Complete insurance coverage.
• Employee discounts on automotive products.
• Work in a dynamic work environment where you’ll be able to expand your skills.

Your Daily Contribution & Impact:

• You will be reporting to the Director of Products and will have the responsibility to think broadly and cross-functionally, ensuring that the company’s core distribution channels of corporate stores, independent customers, and e-commerce are successful at providing the right tools and equipment product assortment meeting market requirements to drive sustainable and profitable growth with an optimal level of investments.
• Accountable for driving strategies and critical business functions to ensure that categories KPIs, sales, gross margin, inventory, service levels, and total profitability goals are met.
• Implementing strategic roadmap of developing product categories in collaboration with key cross-functional business and technology partners, owning timeline.
• Designing and coordinating cross-functionally a complete merchandising plan to drive market shares of core product categories meeting seasonal, industry trends and market requirements supported by KPIs to assess level of success achieved.
• Reviewing pricing strategies and recommending new, creative pricing strategies to increase market shares, margin contribution, and inventory velocity.
• Coordinating the product selection and the cross-functional execution to produce and distribute commercial flyers on a national basis according to an established calendar.
• Managing the planograms of our own stores to assure best product selection to each market and seasonal needs, and working cross-functionally to assure right location, pricing, and replenishment.
• Cross-functionally defining and executing store merchandising programs and promotions to drive sales and profitability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a product management or similar role.
• Experience in the retail and/or wholesale distribution is required.
• Strong self-initiatives with a sense of urgency to act.
• Bilingual (French and English).
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to change.

Why Bumper to Bumper?

Bumper to Bumper is more than just a network of auto parts stores and repair shops; it's Uni-Select's flagship brand, bringing together experts who share the same commitment to providing quality parts, tools, and services. With over 190 Bumper to Bumper stores and over 110 Bumper to Bumper Auto Service shops across Canada, we provide a turnkey trusted program, offering complete support, a strong brand image, and a dynamic go-to-market strategy. Our extensive inventory features over 500,000 products, sourced from 350+ suppliers, including top national brands and private-label products, covering most makes and models on the road today. As skilled professionals, we understand the importance of trust and reliability. That's why we offer training on the latest technologies, including our EVE - Electric Vehicle Expert program, ensuring our partners stay at the forefront of the industry. At Bumper to Bumper, we stand for the right to repair and fight against obsolescence. We're committed to keeping cars on the road longer, believing that if something can be repaired, it should be!