CATEGORY STRATEGY AND PLANNING

• Lead the seasonal planning process and develop strategic category roadmaps that support financial and brand objectives
• Build and maintain a customer-first assortment strategy, identifying key product trends, gaps, and opportunities
• Evaluate performance metrics and take proactive actions to optimize pricing, promotions, and category mix
• Conduct competitive and trend analysis to inform buying and lifecycle strategies
• Monitor category performance metrics and adjust strategies as necessary to achieve business objectives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Category Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of our core product categories across retail and e-commerce. This role is ideal for a data-driven, trend-aware retail professional with strong experience in buying, forecasting, procurement, merchandising and team leadership. You’ll be responsible for driving category growth, profitability, and customer relevance through thoughtful assortment planning, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, retail operations, and supply chain. This is a strategic yet hands-on role that requires strong analytical skills and a sharp eye for trends, particularly in the beauty space. This role requires a deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to effectively manage product categories and maximize profitability.
This is an in-office role based in Markham, Ontario.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As Category Manager, you will lead the planning, performance, and execution of key product categories. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee buying decisions, conduct forecasting plans and guide a team of buyers and coordinators to deliver on sales, margin, and assortment goals.