Category Manager

How you will make an impact?

As a Category Manager, you will use teamwork and collaboration to manage multiple product categories end to end, partnering cross-functionally to develop and execute category strategies that drive financial performance, market share, and inventory health across corporate stores and wholesale customers.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver financial plans by maximizing revenue, margin, and inventory productivity.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine assortment, sales, and buying strategies aligned with customer needs and business objectives.
• Leverage existing reporting tools while helping evolve new metrics to support smarter decision-making.
• Analyze market, customer, and competitive data to identify growth opportunities and risks.
• Provide clear merchandising direction for assigned categories, ensuring alignment across teams.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to execute strategies effectively.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative vendor relationships that drive innovation, profitability, and long-term value.
• Partner closely with the O’Reilly U.S. merchandising team to support the development of differentiated and proprietary product offerings for the Canadian market.
• Represent the category in key forums, including Joint Business Planning, promotional planning, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Take accountability for key decisions and results.
• Contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement — for yourself and those around you.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in merchandising, category management, or a related retail/wholesale role (required).
• Automotive industry experience, product knowledge, or training (preferred).
• Familiarity with cataloging systems (e.g., Weatherly Index) or ASE Certification (preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with experience managing or influencing P&L performance.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a win-win approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications; ability to work with reporting and inventory systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present findings and influence stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service-oriented mindset with a focus on building strong relationships.