Program Specialist, PVF

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career.

Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be? Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

• Safety-focused and inclusive workplace culture
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting day 1
• Competitive retirement savings program including RRSP and Defined Contribution pension plan with employer matching up to 5.25%
• Day 1 Paid vacation, sick time, and paid birthday off
• Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities
• Employee discounts on leading plumbing, HVAC/R, and industrial products
• Education reimbursement and ongoing career development opportunities
• Employee referral programs and recognition initiatives

You are a service orientated individual who is excited to be a part of a growing organization. You have experience with Category Management and are looking for the opportunity to continue your learning and drive change within the plumbing, HVAC/R and industrial wholesale industry. Located at Wolseley Canada’s Burlington, Ontario corporate offices and reporting into the Category Manager, you will be accountable and responsible for managing the execution of all category initiatives that support the assortment strategy.

• Analyzes key financial and operational metrics to determine the success of individual programs and products and identifying potential issues, opportunities and assortment improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute category strategies
• Work closely with the Category Manager and internal stakeholders to support planogram execution according to our intentional product strategy.
• Support promotional activity within the category and collaborate with marketing and branch operations to effectively execute all flyer, endcap and over and above initiatives
• Supports vendor engagement and negotiations to achieve key program targets

The Program Specialist understands external market conditions relevant commodities as well as internal business conditions and requirements.

• Post Secondary education in Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to think strategically with excellent analytical skills
• Working knowledge of Excel, tableau, Microsoft BI and Power Point
• Strong communication skills with an ability to operate comfortably at all levels within the organization.
• Work effectively with time constraints and meeting deadlines within a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with Pipe, Valve, Fittings or similar commodity products would be an asset.
• Fluency in both French and English is an asset.

"68,000 to $78,000 Base Salary + 10% Bonus"

Wolseley Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process with accommodation available on request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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