Senior Manager, Liquor Category & Operations
Senior Manager, Liquor Category & Operations
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Job Description
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Manager Liquor Category & Operations on a permanent basis on our Food team. This position is a hybrid opportunity andis based out of our FCL Home Office in Saskatoon SK. For the right candidate we are open to applications across Western Canada to work remotely.
This individual will be responsible for the creation development and direction of the key strategies vision and business objectives of the Cooperative Retailing System (CRS) liquor business. If you are someone who can provide guidance professional expertise and training to help achieve departmental goals and objectives in the liquor business apply today!
What youll do:
- Lead store design layout and branding standards to ensure consistency and high-quality presentation across all Co-op liquor locations.
- Develop and execute liquor category strategies including assortment merchandising supplier negotiations and pricing to maximize profitability.
- Analyze market trends and POS data to adapt programs drive sales and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Provide leadership training and operational support to retail liquor store managers ensuring regulatory compliance and performance development.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to set retail standards support execution of system-wide initiatives and drive continuous improvement in operations and profitability.
- Approximate annual travel of 20%.
Who youll work with:
You will provide guidance training and mentorship to Retail Liquor Store Managers Retail General Managers and the Operations and Category Management Team. You will report into the Director Category strives to cultivate a culture ofThisteam strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration autonomy and results.
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services including marketing market research information technology human resources accounting risk management and business development.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Business Strategy & Insights and:
- Have 8 years management experience in consumer products retailing with a preference given to Liquor retailing experience.
- Have aUniversity Degree with a preference for business/commerce (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- Have category management experience/training and wine and Spirit Training (WSET) (both considered an asset).
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries short-term incentives a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer visit.
If this opportunity speaks to you we invite you to apply by July 9 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust you may be required to complete criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. Were working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
