Assistant Category Manager- Produce

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Ready to Make an impact?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We are currently looking for an Assistant Category Manager on an 12-month contract term within the Produce team.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Ability to develop a deep understanding of designated categories, market trends and consumer behaviors.
• Be accountable for the product, placement, pricing and promotion for items within their categories, consistent with each banner strategy.
• Respond to customer needs in their category and is responsible for developing and executing customer-relevant strategies.
• Review and analyze margins, deals, retail savings, pricing reference article, forecasts, units of measure, costing, and sales sets for accuracy.
• Review Agency Business report daily and review discrepancies with Category Manager
• Communicate with Replenishment Team with respect to inventory management.
• Review competitive price check and take appropriate action on weekly price change report.
• Assist with the resolution of pricing issues.
• Review vendor submissions and new article listing reports.
• Assist in ad creation and ad proofing processes.
• Respond to requests to meet customer needs.
• Identify opportunities and expedite category plans with operational support.
• Review underperforming categories.

What you have to offer:

• Ability to leverage technology (SAP, Microsoft Office suite, etc.) to review and analyze large volumes of data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business (oral and written)
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to negotiate and influence others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Post-secondary education required; Business/Management preferred.
• Previous experience working in the retail industry; grocery industry preferred

Who we are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn more about our story and culture:

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.