Category Management Specialist

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Category Management Specialist on a temporary basis (up to 6 months) on our Home and Building Solutions (HABS) team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and can be based anywhere in Western Canada.

Support Category Managers in developing category plans for Home Centre locations within the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS). If you are organized, have a strong attention to detail, and enjoy working in fast paced environments, come join our team today!

What you’ll do:

• Support Category Managers with category reviews, assortment planning, and data analysis to drive category growth and profitability.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize planograms to ensure effective product flow, accurate shelf sets, and strong sales performance.
• Analyze product movement, listings, pricing, and weekly reports to recommend item updates, inventory adjustments, and merchandising improvements.
• Assist in creating and executing pricing strategies and promotional plans to strengthen competitiveness and enhance margins.
• Collaborate with vendors to obtain samples, POS materials, and displayers, and communicate with retail teams to resolve planogram-related issues.
• Contribute to special projects and provide KPI‑focused reporting to support departmental goals.

Who you’ll work with:The Team: You will work closely with and report into the Category Manager. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, problem-solving and team building.

The Collaborators: You will work closely with other functions in our consumer products business unit including System Maintenance Associates and Procurement Specialists by providing industry knowledge, buying knowledge, and supplier information.

The Customers: You will demonstrate customer focus while supporting our local Co-op home centre locations.

Why it matters:

Our team helps to build Western Canadian communities by providing leadership to Co-op Home Centres that benefits local consumers and contractors.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Category Management and:

• You have 1 – 3 years of relevant wholesale or retail experience, preferably in hardware or building materials categories. Category management and purchasing experience would be an asset.
• You have a degree in marketing or general business (a combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered).
• Are honest, trustworthy, results oriented, and strive to be the best in what you do.
• Believe in collaboration, building relationships and value the perspectives of others.

What we offer:

• 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 www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by March 26, 2026.

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. We’re 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.