Category Manager

Why join the Vast Auto Distribution team?

Vast-Auto Distribution, a subsidiary of O'Reilly Automotive Inc., is a leader in the distribution and marketing of automotive parts for auto parts stores in Eastern Canada. It offers its customers a complete business solution, including a wide range of quality parts, innovative marketing programs, training, and business management systems. Vast-Auto currently operates 23 company-owned stores across five Canadian provinces. 

Vast-Auto Distribution manages the Auto Value, Mécanique 360, Certified Auto Service, Auto Mecano and OCTO Auto Service Plus banners. To lead today, we had to surround ourselves with the best. Some 500 passionate, talented men and women faithful to the Vast Auto culture contribute to our success.

In order to continue our growth and ensure our customer satisfaction, we are looking for another passionate team player to join us.

The Category Manager is responsible for managing multiple product categories. The Category Manager identifies strategic initiatives to improve key performance metrics for their respective categories and works with multiple departments to coordinate and oversee those initiatives. The Category Manager develops and maintains expertise in the product categories for which they are responsible through ongoing market research, product and supplier analysis, and extensive financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, excellent communicator and have a willingness to learn and grow with the company, as well as demonstrate superior leadership and negotiation skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
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• Maximize profitability metrics and create competitive advantages within assigned product categories.
• Present formal business review for assigned product categories and identify key initiatives.
• Coordinate with suppliers, company stores, and other corporate departments to execute merchandise and supply chain projects.
• Ongoing market research to understand and address competitive programs. Visit current and potential supplier manufacturing facilities (occasional overseas travel required).
• Present product and supplier recommendations to senior and executive level management.
• Monitor product quality through warranty review and continuous improvement processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and financial performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and committed to Excellent Customer Service.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel as a tool for data analysis.

DESIRED:
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• Previous experience in the automotive aftermarket is an asset.
• Strong automotive knowledge is an asset.

Do you want to become an important asset of Vast Auto Distribution? 

Send us your resume. If your application is retained, we will contact you to schedule a phone interview.

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