Category Manager

Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist (EN / FR) | 7+ Years Full-Cycle Recruiting | High-Volume & Skilled Trades Hiring

Department : Product Management

Reports To : Senior Manager Category Management

About the Role

We are seeking a Category Manager to drive growth and execution across our retail merchandising product lines. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the Automotive Aftermarket, and can manage everything from strategy development to day-to-day execution.

As a Category Manager, you will serve as the primary liaison between vendors, Carquest member companies and internal teams, ensuring that our products remain competitively positioned in the Canadian marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute strategic category management plans in alignment with company objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Planning, and Marketing.
• Manage product master database, DC stocking decisions, and field support.
• Analyze competitive intelligence and recommend strategies.
• Collaborate with Advance Auto Parts Category teams on product line reviews and forward planning.
• Maintain vendor relationships and oversee lifecycle management, seasonal demand, and assortment planning.
• Monitor pricing, gross profit, and inventory to maximize return on investment.
• Lead communications for product management activities, notices, and recalls.

What You Bring

Qualifications

Why Join Us?

At Carquest Canada, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape category strategy in a growing business and collaborate with industry-leading partners and cross-functional teams.

We offer the following benefits :

Apply Now – If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation Range : $90,000.00 – $112,500.00 CAD per year. The rate offered to a successful candidate depends on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience in retail, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and other skillsets ideal for this position and shift differential (if applicable).

Benefits : Carquest Canada offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the way of life for our Team Members and those who mean the most to them : their families. Please review some of our benefit highlights!

Work Location : Hybrid

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