Category Manager - Produce Location Winnipeg, Mb Employment Status Full-time Employment Date Posted 04-06-2026

The North West Company

Winnipeg, MB, Canada
On-site
Category management experience
Data-driven decision-making
Supplier relationship management
The North West Company is seeking a full-time Category Manager for Produce in Winnipeg, MB. The role involves developing category strategies, managing vendor relationships, and driving sales through data-driven decision-making, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture

Job Summary

  • In your role as Category Manager - Produce at The North West Company (TNWC), you will be accountable to define category strategy and own the results, make sourcing and assortment decisions and drive category sales and profit growth through data driven decision-making and innovation.
  • As Category Manager you will develop, formulate, and execute tactics within the context of the overall category strategy, including assortment planning, procurement, merchandising, retail pricing advertising and promotion, as well as managing vendor relationships and supply agreements.
  • Joining TNWC gives you the opportunity to develop in the Merchandising Department and throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

Matching Summary

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The North West Company is seeking a full-time Category Manager for Produce in Winnipeg, MB. The role involves developing category strategies, managing vendor relationships, and driving sales through data-driven decision-making, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category management experience
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Financial data analysis
  • Merchandising and pricing strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Customer-centered business plans
  • Innovative performance driving
  • Collaborative and constructive culture

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in category management
  • Post-secondary education in Commerce, Marketing or Supply Chain Management
  • Experience leading and managing a small team
  • Solid MS Office Suite experience including Excel
  • Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and financial analysis capabilities
  • Ability to set priorities and manage team priorities
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and management skills
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities

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