Junior Category Manager - Produce

Purchasing
- Vernon, BC, Canada
- Full Time   JUNIOR CATEGORY MANAGER - PRODUCE
We are seeking a Junior Category Manager - Produce to join our Corporate Purchasing team located in Vernon, BC.
The Junior Category Manager supports the Category Manager with day-to-day category administration, vendor communication, promotional coordination, seasonal planning, store communication, and new store growth as needed. This role is responsible for managing the floral program, coordinating seasonal prebooks with stores, supporting seasonal backhaul opportunities with warehouse and local vendors, maintaining vendor price lists, assisting with flyer coordination, and completing administrative work that keeps category programs organized and communicated clearly.

The role may occasionally require time in stores to support execution, new store growth, or Interior/Okanagan store support. The Junior Category Manager helps ensure information is accurate, timelines are followed, stores receive the tools they need, and vendor programs are executed in alignment with Nature’s Fare standards and category direction.
PERKS:
Competitive wages with a hiring range from $60,000 - $75,000 annually  Based on experience and skill set

Flexible benefits - including Comprehensive medical, RRSP Program, HSA and more
Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)
Share in some laughs, air high-fives, and fun each day
PERKS:
Competitive wages with a hiring range from $60,000 - $75,000 annually  Based on experience and skill set

Flexible benefits - including Comprehensive medical, RRSP Program, HSA and more
Up to 25% store discount
Education allowance
Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)
Share in some laughs, air high-fives, and fun each day
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
JUNIOR CATEGORY MANAGER - PRODUCE
We are seeking a Junior Category Manager - Produce to join our Corporate Purchasing team located in Vernon, BC.
The Junior Category Manager supports the Category Manager with day-to-day category administration, vendor communication, promotional coordination, seasonal planning, store communication, and new store growth as needed. This role is responsible for managing the floral program, coordinating seasonal prebooks with stores, supporting seasonal backhaul opportunities with warehouse and local vendors, maintaining vendor price lists, assisting with flyer coordination, and completing administrative work that keeps category programs organized and communicated clearly.
Support the Category Manager with day-to-day category administration, follow-up, store communication as needed, and program coordination.
Assist with product, vendor, pricing, promotional, and seasonal information to help keep category files, tools, and communication accurate and current.
Coordinate information between Category Management, Purchasing, Marketing, warehouse, local vendors, and stores to support smooth execution of category programs.
Track deadlines, collect required information, organize updates, and follow up on outstanding items related to category programs and seasonal initiatives.
Provide administrative support to the Category Manager as required, including preparing summaries, updating working documents, maintaining lists, and supporting internal communication.
Manage the floral program, including seasonal planning, vendor coordination, store communication, ordering support, and promotional execution.
Work with vendors and stores to support floral availability for key seasonal periods, holidays, and promotional opportunities.
Communicate floral program details, order timelines, product expectations, and execution notes to stores in a clear and timely manner.
Monitor floral program feedback, order issues, quality concerns, and store questions, escalating opportunities or concerns to the Category Manager as needed.
Coordinate seasonal prebooks with stores, including collecting order information, confirming timelines, organizing vendor details, and supporting clear store communication.
Work with local vendors, warehouse, and internal teams on seasonal backhaul programs to support efficient movement of local and seasonal products.
Maintain accurate local vendor contact lists, including key contacts, ordering details, holiday closure information, and communication preferences.
Collect and distribute holiday closure information from vendors to ensure stores, Purchasing, warehouse, and Category Management have timely visibility to ordering or delivery impacts.
Support vendor follow-up related to seasonal…