Assistant Category Manager

The Assistant Category Manager is responsible for supporting and executing product category strategy for both online and retail sales channels. This role effectively communicates and engages crossfunctionally to gain support for executing product category plans and objectives.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Sales Profit and Inventory Targets
• Store Support ticket resolution

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Functional

• Support the Category Manager in developing and executing category strategies to meet and exceed sales margin and inventory goals. 
• Support with daytoday category administrative responsibilities including item setup reporting store issue resolution sample and purchase order management.
• Support the OpentoBuy (OTB) process ensuring appropriate stock levels
• Assist in building a compelling assortment of privatebrand and national brand products for Indigo and
• Seek out and identify new opportunities to grow and expand the category by benchmarking the competition and finding new categories products and best practices
• Create vendor meeting agendas analysis and recaps
• Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all decisionmaking and design processes
• Proactively identify and anticipate customer expectations and needs
• Embrace and seek out technology that creates hightech and hightouch solutions for Indigos customers
• Challenge the status quo by consistently identifying areas for improvement diagnosing issues and working to resolve them

People

• Collaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions quickly and easily.
• Share technical knowledge with others and seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself.
• Help others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input.
• Encourage others to freely share their point of view and be open to feedback.

Cultural

• Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all design and decisionmaking processes.
• Challenge the status quo and consistently identify areas for improvement diagnose issues and working to resolve them.
• Model Indigos beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do
• Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset
• Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning taking risks without the fear of making mistakes
• Embrace champion and influence change through your team and/or the organization

SCOPE

Reports to: Category Manager

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Planning Managers and Assistant Planning Managers
• Stores and Retail Operations
• Creative Studio
• Product Development and Design
• Visual Merchandising and Store Design
• Supply Chain Logistics and Distribution Centre
• Marketing & Online

External

• Vendors

Qualifications :

Work Experience / Education / Certifications

• Postsecondary education in business or a related field
• Minimum 2 years experience in buying and category management or related field

Competencies / Skills / Attributes

• Proven ability to build productive business relationships with both internal and external partners
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively with external business partners
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and reacting quickly to shifting priorities
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for the category
• Expert in Microsoft Office suite (Excel PowerPoint)

Other (travel Bilingual etc.)

• Some travel may be required to trade shows regional stores and promotional events (approximately 10%)

Additional Information :

At Indigo we are committed to our communities our customers and each other; together we can make a positive impact. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion brings out your full potential and creates a joyful and welcoming environment for everyone. We are driven to be an equitable employer which highly values your diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We believe that you in all your uniqueness belong at Indigo. We welcome all applicants and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black Indigenous a person of colour LGBTQ2 and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request to individuals who selfidentify as having a disability or special need. Please contact Human Resources at if you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime