ABOUT THE ROLE The Category Manager is a key driver of commercial success, transforming seasonal line plans into a high‑performing, market‑ready assortment. You’ll refine the product mix with precision – ensuring every SKU in your category is commercially strong, strategically priced for global markets, and positioned across channels to achieve financial targets. Reporting to the Merchandising Director, you’ll own the physical expression of your categories from end to end. You’ll make final decisions on assortment selection (style, colour, tiering), lead pricing strategy (including off‑MAP and promotional pricing), and oversee the full product lifecycle – from creating SKUs in PLM to recommending in‑season markdowns or re‑buys driven by performance data. This is a 9‑month fixed‑term contract position located in Vancouver with hybrid working (Monday‑Thursday onsite, Friday flexible). DAY‑IN‑THE‑LIFE Line Architecture Execute seasonal line plan development, including SKU counts, carryover strategy, cancellations, and newness – always aligned with the founder’s product vision and long‑term assortment strategy. Build and maintain the line list as the foundation for seasonal assortment planning and cross‑functional visibility. Collaborate closely with Design to finalize new silhouettes, feature sets, and product direction. Contribute to documenting best practices and building Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Product Creation & System Setup Create and maintain new styles in PLM, including style codes, naming conventions, retail pricing, and product hierarchy. Partner with Product Development and Design through prototype rounds to ensure cost targets, margin requirements, and commercial viability are met. Pricing Build the seasonal price list for new and carryover SKUs for final approval and ensure timely, accurate price uploads. Recommend markdown strategies and end‑of‑life actions, and lead system execution. GTM Merchandising Lead post‑mortem analysis for your categories – digging into performance, uncovering gaps, highlighting risks, and identifying opportunities for future seasons. Support Sales during sell‑in with product insights and pricing clarity. Partner with Visual Merchandising to shape retail assortments by category. Finalize compatible SKU selection for Retail and Ecommerce and share with Planning to inform buy strategies. Review buy files with Planning, addressing MOQs, surcharges, cancellations, and commercial considerations. Pricing Execution & Inventory Management Analyze category‑level performance – including sell‑through, inventory turns, and regional trends – and share insights that influence cross‑functional decisions. Support ongoing performance reviews with deep sales and inventory analysis. Recommend promotional pricing for key commercial events (BFCM, Boxing Week, Luggage Sale), including system setup and validation. DELIVERABLES & KPIs Timely execution of seasonal line plans, assortments, and system setup aligned to global strategy. Category revenue and sell‑through results that meet or exceed plan. High accuracy in PLM setup, pricing uploads, and assortment execution with minimal downstream corrections. Strong inventory turns and effective management of aged inventory. Clear, actionable post‑mortem and in‑season insights that strengthen future line plans and commercial decisions. ABOUT YOU 3–5 years of experience in Category Management / Merchandising with a proven ability to grow a product category. Fashion, Home Textiles or Hardgoods experience is essential. Post‑secondary education in Business or Fashion Merchandising is an asset. Skilled in Assortment Planning and Market Analysis. Highly proficient in Excel and Google Sheets for managing line lists. Experience with global pricing schemas and multi‑currency environments. Strong commercial eye – balancing data, intuition, and aesthetic. Excellent cross‑functional communication and alignment skills. Confident working under pressure to solve problems quickly. Experience with PLM and ERP systems. Some familiarity with Power BI. Comfortable with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and project management tools (e.g., monday.com). NICE TO HAVE Category expertise in Bags, Apparel, or Headwear would be advantageous. Experience across both Wholesale and DTC channels. YOUR JOURNEY WITH HERSCHEL SUPPLY The annual salary for this role falls within the range of $81,000 - $91,000 depending on experience. This is a hybrid role, based out of our Vancouver HQ 4 days per week – Monday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Friday. In addition to base salary, we offer the following perks as part of our comprehensive total compensation package: Health benefits Competitive vacation policy Transit subsidy Maternity leave top‑up for birthing and non‑birthing parents Employee assistance program Professional development subsidy Product discount and giveaways Free fruit, snacks & beverages Social clubs and workshops (run, craft etc.) Weekly happy hour Various fun events throughout the year A dog‑friendly office DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AT HERSCHEL SUPPLY We’re committed to creating a workspace that is safe, secure, inclusive and enjoyable for all. We foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hiring from individuals with disabilities is encouraged, and accommodations are available upon request throughout the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr