Transportation Procurement Manager responsible for procurement of North America transportation services. Securing competitive services while optimizing costs and maintaining high service levels.
About the role
- Senior Category Manager for Contact Lens at Specsavers managing omnichannel performance across 270+ stores. Responsible for strategy implementation, product launches, and trading initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Deliver the agreed Contact Lens trade plan across online channels and retail stores
- Lead the day-to-day execution of the Contact Lens portfolio
- Maintain strong awareness of the online competitive landscape and new product launches
- Coordinate product data inputs and processes
- Lead the execution of product launches and associated trade plans
- Act as a product subject‑matter expert for digital teams
- Support store and online teams by resolving enquiries related to Contact Lens products and trade execution.
- Create and deliver agreed trade plans and activities, offers, and promotions
- Monitor and evaluate the overall performance of the Contact Lens range across channels
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, and IT to define reporting requirements
Requirements
- 5+ years of strong commercial experience in Product/Category Management
- Extensive experience with e-commerce platforms, tools, and digital trade strategies, including subscription models and omnichannel integration.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and create execute trade plans, with a strategic mindset suitable for leadership progression.
- Exceptional communication skills with proven ability to work cross-functionally within a complex organization.
- Ability to prioritize workload to effectively manage multiple projects at once.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and reporting tools, with sound IT skills.
- Experience in the Optical industry, ideally with category/product management of Contact Lenses (retail or supplier) is a nice to have.
- Licensed Optician in Canada is a plus.
- Retail or in-store experience is considered an advantage.
- Prior leadership or mentoring experience in a product or trading environment is a plus.
Benefits
- 4 weeks of vacation and 1 paid volunteer day
- 1 extra paid day off and an eyecare voucher on your birthday
- RRSP matching
- Quarterly performance bonus
- Profit sharing program
- Healthcare spending account
- Health and dental benefits effective on your first day
- Team and company social events
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