Retail Category Director Merchandising Strategy

Lead retail category strategy at Loblaw Companies Limited, using financial acumen and merchandising expertise to guide business performance across formats.

As Category Director, you will meet category financial targets through strategy, tactics, assortment, pricing, promotions, and space allocation. You will partner with Format Category Teams and stakeholders across Marketing, Finance, Brands, Operations, Promotions & Allocations, and Vendors. The position includes coaching and developing direct reports while advancing category programs and control label objectives.

• Build category programs with Format Category Teams
• Meet sales, market share, shrink, and EBIT targets
• Develop assortment, buying, pricing, and promotion plans
• Communicate merchandising direction across retail formats
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports

• Five to seven years in marketing, merchandising, or pricing
• Strong financial acumen and P&L management experience
• Excellent communication across the enterprise
• Strong data management and analytical skills
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Apply category leadership, financial insight, and merchandising direction to grow performance across Loblaw’s retail formats.