Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from FIKA Company Talent Acquisition Manager | Cannabis Industry | Retail Leader About Us: Founded in 2020, FIKA’s origin is a lifestyle brand redefining cannabis retail including flagship locations in Toronto’s Union Station and Distillery District. The FIKA Company is the home of 10 + Canadian retail banners, with over 200+ stores across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, B.C., and Yukon. At FIKA we provide exceptional service in a variety of welcoming, intuitive, and diversified store environments, this has allowed The FIKA Company retail family to evolve into the destination for every type of cannabis consumer. Title: Category Manager / Buyer Reports To: Summary: The Category Manager / Buyer carries out the organization’s Merchandising strategy for retail cannabis shops. This role is responsible for ensuring the best product, price & placement in the retail cannabis space, including promotional planning, forecasting, assortment planning, competitive analysis and delivering to KPI targets. Additionally, this position will be a part of a best-in-class Merchandising team known for pioneering the retail cannabis space in Canada and contribute to other merchandising-related tasks as needed. Core Competencies: Proven success working collaboratively, both internally and externally Strong analytical, process & organizational skills Demonstrated ability to think strategically and tactically Demonstrated ability to innovate & operate with varying levels of uncertainty Passionate & enthusiastic about retail Knowledge of cannabis & accessory products is an asset Job Duties: Assortment planning for cannabis including purchasing & pricing decisions Set assortment and pricing strategy by province, banner and category including sales by category Determine appropriate sku count by category / sub-category and store type (MSC) Identify and leverage market and consumer trends Ensure relevant and compelling assortments to service our customers Suggest and influence inventory targets by category, province and shop Conduct competitive analysis Incorporate shop feedback and communicate with Operations Forecasting and forecast accuracy Shop Transfers Markdowns / Aged Inventory Market Share Promotional Planning, including Spark loyalty and other measures to drive traffic, customer engagement and loyalty Deliver to net margin targets by category and province Negotiate and deliver compelling and relevant national / provincial promotions during key times to drive sales and GP Negotiate regular promotions through vendor partnerships as well as margin-accretive allowances that adhere to the company’s strategic priorities Communicate regularly to relevant cross-functional departments Requirements: 1-3 years of relevant experience in retail category management Strong Microsoft Excel Skills Proven success in retail category management & exceeding KPI targets Provincial Cannabis Certification The FIKA Company respects the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. *Thank you for your interest and application, only those selected for next steps will be contacted. * Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Purchasing, Distribution, and Strategy/Planning Industries: Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr
