Job Description:
Are you a Category Manager seeking exciting new opportunities? Join our thriving product management team, where you will have the freedom to shape your role and contribute to the growth of our company in Boucherville.
What You'll Gain Working at Bumper to Bumper?
A salary to match your skills ;
Comprehensive benefits and employee assistance program accessible ;
A generous employer contribution to the pension plan (after 6 months) ;
Hybrid work schedules (3 days remote, 2 days in-office collaboration) ;
Short-term and long-term disability ;
Employee discounts on automotive products ;
Career development opportunities ;
What Will Make Your Days Exciting as a Category Manager at Bumper to Bumper:
You will be reporting to the Director Products and you will have the responsibility to think broadly and cross-functionally making sure that the company's core distribution channels of corporate stores, independent customers and e-commerce are successful at providing the right tools and equipment product assortment meeting market requirements to drive sustainable and profitable growth with an optimal level of investments.
Accountable of driving strategies and critical business functions to ensure that categories KPIs, sales, gross margin, inventory, service levels and total profitability goals are met ;
Implementing strategic roadmap of developing product categories in collaboration with key cross-functional business and technology partners, owning timeline ;
Designing and coordinating cross-functionally a complete merchandising plan to drive market shares of core product categories meeting seasonal, industry trends and in market requirements supported by KPIs to assess level of success achieved ;
Reviewing pricing strategies and recommending new, creative pricing strategies to increase market shares, margin contribution and inventory velocity ;
Coordinating the products selection and the cross-functional execution to produce and distribute commercial flyers on a national basis according to an established calendar ;
Managing the planograms of our own stores to assure best products selection to each market and seasonal needs, and working cross-functionally to assure right location, pricing and replenishment ;
Cross-functionally defining and executing store merchandising programs and promotions to drive sales and profitability ;
What will make you the ideal Category Manager at Bumper to Bumper:
Bachelor degree or equivalent experience ;
Minimum of 5 years experience in a product management or similar role ;
Experience in the retail and/or wholesale distribution is required ;
Strong self-initiatives with a sense of urgency to act ;
Bilingual (French and English) ;
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to change.
Why Bumper to Bumper?
Welcome to Bumper to Bumper! We are a Canada company in Boucherville, QC, part of the LKQ Group - North America's largest provider of alternative vehicle collision replacement products and the world's largest provider of alternative aftermarket parts. Our network includes over 190 auto parts stores and more than 80 automotive service providers operating in Canada under the Bumper to Bumper banner.
More than just a brand, Bumper to Bumper is a team of passionate individuals. With a fresh vision and a recently reinvigorated leadership team, collaboration is at the core of our success.
Join us to be part of a growing company and contribute to our ongoing success in the automotive industry.
Long live your career at Bumper to Bumper!
Uni-Select is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.