Category Manager ( Rough Plumbing and Ventilation

At RONA, our employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match

RONA is seeking a Category Manager, Rough Plumbing and Ventilation, who will support the development and execution of category strategies and ensure the performance, competitiveness and ongoing optimization of the merchandising activities within their scope.

This person will be responsible for managing the assigned category portfolio to support sales growth, margin optimization, retail price competitiveness, sound inventory management, assortment relevance and supplier performance. They will report to the Director, Category Management, Electrical, Rough Plumbing and Ventilation, and work closely with the Merchandising, Finance, Pricing, Supply Chain, Marketing, Digital, Corporate and Dealer Store Operations, and Outside Sales teams to align category execution with the company’s overall business objectives.

The incumbent will act as the commercial owner and product expert for their assigned categories, while ensuring that strategies, assortments, pricing, promotions and supplier initiatives reflect the needs of customers, professionals, DIYers, corporate stores, affiliated dealers, digital and outside sales. The role requires strong business acumen, analytical rigor, negotiation skills, technical product knowledge and the ability to execute category plans in a complex retail and wholesale environment.

Your Role :

Category Strategy and Business Planning

• Develop and execute category strategies for Rough Plumbing and Ventilation in alignment with the overall direction established by the Director.

• Translate category vision and strategic priorities into clear business and action plans.

• Analyze customer needs, market trends, competitive dynamics, supplier capabilities, financial performance and operational realities to identify opportunities for category growth and improvement.

• Support the development of integrated category plans covering assortment, pricing, promotions, private label, inventory, customer experience, digital and supplier relationships.

• Maintain an appropriate level of retail price competitiveness while remaining focused on customer needs, profitability and the overall value equation, and protecting the company’s brand image.

• Consider the needs of corporate stores, affiliated dealers, digital and outside sales in the development and execution of category plans.

• Provide clear recommendations to the Director on opportunities, risks, trade-offs and decisions related to category performance and evolution.

Financial Performance and Commercial Management

• Be accountable for managing the financial performance of the assigned categories, including sales, margins, vendor revenues, inventory turns and contribution to financial objectives.

• Contribute to the development and monitoring of annual, quarterly, periodic and weekly plans, as well as commercial forecasts, ensuring a clear link between category strategies and expected results.

• Identify growth levers and opportunities to improve productivity and margins, while strengthening price competitiveness, customer-perceived value and offer relevance, and lead the action plans required to achieve established targets.

• Manage commercial trade-offs between growth, profitability, inventory, competitiveness, customer service, operational capacity and logistics.

• Ensure that assortment, sourcing,…