Head of Merchandising - CPG, Canada

Quince
Toronto
Workplace: HybridFull timeCAD 125,000 - 150,000 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 8-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Team collaboration"]

Lead the end-to-end merchandising strategy for CPG in Canada, including category strategy, assortment, launches, regulatory compliance, and performance analysis. Partner with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sourcing to optimize margins, in-stock positioning, and go-to-market execution while leveraging data to drive decisions in a fast-paced retail environment.

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Head of Merchandising - CPG, Canada

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Job Summary

Lead the end-to-end merchandising strategy for CPG in Canada, including category strategy, assortment, launches, regulatory compliance, and performance analysis. Partner with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sourcing to optimize margins, in-stock positioning, and go-to-market execution while leveraging data to drive decisions in a fast-paced retail environment.
Location: Toronto
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own all end-to-end merchandising for CPG in Canada, including category strategy, assortment, launches, and performance
  • •Category-expert, sets long-term localized strategy with support; may build local department from the ground up, leveraging larger catalogue, with oversight
  • •Determine, own, and execute all regulatory requirements required to bring products to market in Canada
  • •Partner with Marketing to develop and lead the go-to-market strategy and execution for CPG departments in Canada
  • •Partner with Supply Chain and Sourcing to maximize margin for the category in Canada

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 125,000 - 150,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Based in Toronto with a 4-day in-office requirement (Monday-Thursday)
  • •8-10 years of experience in CPG categories, consumables preferred (Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness)
  • •E-commerce experience and/or DTC experience preferred
  • •Proven track record of progression within an organization and ongoing growth in roles
  • •Product-obsessed with experience leveraging data tools and external sources
Experience:8-10 yearsCPGE-commerceRetailDTC
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingTeam collaboration
Languages:English

Company Brief

Quince
Quince is a direct-to-consumer brand offering affordable, high-quality apparel, home goods, and essentials—such as cashmere, basics, and home textiles—focused on transparent sourcing and value pricing for customers.
Industry: Direct to Consumer Brands
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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