Category Manager, Grocery (Hybrid) - Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Job Description

We are the premier foodservice distributor in Ontario. Flanagans provides customized foodservice delivery to a varied portfolio of clients; from restaurants to schools, hospitals and retirement homes, we provide the best quality ingredients to ensure Canadians have an amazing food experience wherever they dine tonight!Flanagan Foodservice is Canada’s largest independent foodservice distributor. Proudly Canadian and family owned, we have been serving Ontario for 45 years. We meet our customers unique needs by delivering value, flexibility and an exceptional customer experience. This mission is made possible by attracting the best talent in the industry and by treating our employees like family. Distinguished as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies for 9 consecutive years!Does the expression “I am the Difference” resonate with you If so – then apply to join our winning Category Management team! Now hiring full time Category Manager, Grocery, Kitchener location!What we offer you:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive Flexible Benefits
• Pension and RRSP plans
• A Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Personal Days and a day off for your Birthday!
• An Annual Fitness/Wellness Benefit
• Family oriented culture
• And much more!

What it’s all about:Your passion is in building our Grocery Category with a unique identity that drives demand within our customer base. You will manage the category to drive penetration, share, efficiency, quality and high fill rates. You understand today’s foodservice operator and will also anticipate the future needs of our diverse customer base.What you’ll do:

• Manage all product listings, programs and costing for the Grocery category. Operate as a Category expert for Flanagan’s in the grocery segment
• Grow existing grocery product supply partnerships, emphasizing innovation and responsiveness to customer opportunities
• Develop grocery category annual plans to meet gross margin objectives
• Partner closely with Sales teams, travelling along to close sales as well as providing coaching and regular training to improve their ability to sell and promote the grocery segment
• Identify and maintain insights on marketplace and consumer trends and opportunities
• Collaborate with our Marketing team to initiate our Vendor/Category marketing plan and provide regular leadership support to our Grocery Buyer and the Supply Chain Team.
• Lead the financial analysis, competitive analysis, customer insights, and financial modeling of private label business opportunities
• Collaborate with other Category Managers on strategic initiatives and ensure that the development of innovative and differentiated products that grow private label brand and help to achieve overall strategy, sales and market share.
• Ensuring execution is continuously aligned with the expected strategic direction
• Manage the supply flow and planning of inventory
• Provide input on grocery segment to the Director of Category Management in support of the strategic planning process throughout the year
• Lead the implementation of ‘National’ initiatives across our subsidiaries and affiliates
• Create and facilitate vendor earned income to support our overall sales/margin goals
• Evaluate and make vendor purchasing recommendations

What we need:

• Manage all product listings, programs and costing for the Grocery category. Operate as a Category expert for Flanagan’s in the grocery segment
• Grow existing grocery product supply partnerships, emphasizing innovation and responsiveness to customer opportunities
• Develop grocery category annual plans to meet gross margin objectives
• Partner closely with Sales teams, travelling along to close sales as well as providing coaching and regular training to improve their ability to sell and promote the grocery segment
• Identify and maintain insights on marketplace and consumer trends and opportunities
• Collaborate with our Marketing team to initiate our Vendor/Category marketing plan and provide regular leadership support to our Grocery Buyer and the Supply Chain Team.
• Lead the financial analysis, competitive analysis, customer insights, and financial modeling of private label business opportunities
• Collaborate with other Category Managers on strategic initiatives and ensure that the development of innovative and differentiated products that grow private label brand and help to achieve overall strategy, sales and market share.
• Ensuring execution is continuously aligned with the expected strategic direction
• Manage the supply flow and planning of inventory
• Provide input on grocery segment to the Director of Category Management in support of the strategic planning process throughout the year
• Lead the implementation of ‘National’ initiatives across our subsidiaries and affiliates
• Create and facilitate vendor earned income to support our overall sales/margin goals

This role is part of our hybrid work environment at Flanagan Foodservice which allows for flexibility and work/life balance. Part of what makes Flanagan’s so special is our values of inclusive family spirit, teamwork and collaboration. These help to shape how we define our in-person culture. Unplanned conversation unlocks creativity, and this connection leads to deeper understanding and enables teamwork to flourish.Be part of the Difference!#KFlanagan Foodservice Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let us know by submitting your request to accessibility@flanagan.ca so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations.Quick Apply

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