Assistant Category Manager

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About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Spirits the Assistant Category Manager supports managing multiple beverage categories, including Spirits, Beer, Ready-to-Drink, Non-Alcohol, and Accessories, across 4 store banners in three provinces. This role focuses on tactical execution, data accuracy, vendor coordination, and compliance, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of category strategies.

Key Responsibilities

· Inventory Management: Compile warehouse distribution needs, prepare weekly LTO buy sheets, track inventory movement and flag low/high stock.

· Promotions: Populate flyer offer sheets and feature planners, collect post-promotion performance data, track Private LTOs and coordinate invoicing.

· Category Management: Process new item forms, update product database, track delists, organize vendor submissions and maintain category review timelines.

· Pricing: Submit approved pricing adjustments, monitor cost changes, prepare margin reports.

· Projects & Compliance: Support timelines for business development initiatives, maintain compliance documentation, assist with eCommerce and loyalty programs.

Qualifications

· Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, or related field.

· Minimum 2 years of experience in retail category management, merchandising, finance, or procurement.

· Strong analytical and organizational skills; proficiency in Excel and data management tools.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

As a valued member of the SNDL team, you will enjoy:

Competitive total compensation and incentives

A top-notch extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental

An entrepreneurial and innovative environment that fosters growth and continuous learning

We are grateful for the interest in this role from all candidates, however, we will be contacting only those that are selected for next steps in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

SNDL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and safe workplace where all of our team members have equal opportunity to succeed. We know this begins with recruitment. To honor our commitment, SNDL encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, ages and abilities.

About SNDL

SNDL is one of Canada's leading and fastest-growing liquor and cannabis companies. As the country's largest private-sector retailer, our portfolio includes well-known banners such as Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Ace Liquor, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Cost Cannabis.

We're also one of Canada's largest vertically integrated cannabis producers, recognized for our innovation, low-cost manufacturing, and award-winning brands including Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, La Plogue, Versus, Grasslands, Vacay, Pearls by Grön, No Future, and Bhang Chocolate.

Driven by purpose, performance, and people, SNDL is shaping the future of retail and cannabis by bringing people together through exceptional products and experiences.

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