Hardlines Category Manager

Position: Hardlines Category Manager Pet Valu
Shape Hardlines growth for Pet Valu in Markham, Ontario, using category strategy, assortment planning, and advanced merchandising analytics. This full-time role follows a hybrid work model.
As Category Manager, Hardlines, you will manage private label and national brand assortments across Hardlines and Seasonal categories. You will guide financial performance, vendor partnerships, product lifecycle decisions, and omnichannel merchandising. The role connects consumer insights, market trends, store needs, and cross-functional execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Hardlines and Seasonal category strategies aligned with company objectives
Lead annual line reviews and seasonal merchandising programs
Manage assortments, pricing, promotions, and product lifecycle decisions
Analyze sales, margin, inventory, customer, and market performance
Negotiate supplier costs, agreements, rebates, and promotional funding
Requirements:
University degree in business, commerce, marketing, supply chain, or related field
Seven or more years in category management, merchandising, purchasing, or retail buying
Experience managing Hardlines, Seasonal, General Merchandise, or related categories
Strong category planning, assortment optimization, and vendor negotiation experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail merchandising systems
Bring commercial acumen, analytical strength, and supplier leadership to grow Pet Valu’s Hardlines assortment and customer experience.