Head of Merchandising - CPG, Canada

The role

The Head of Merchandising, CPG Canada will launch and expand the CPG product assortment including Health & Wellness, Beauty, Fragrance, and Food & Beverage on Quince Canada. This role manages assortment, revenue, margins, and the overall growth trajectory of the product category.

What you will do

• Own all end-to-end merchandising for CPG in Canada
• Set long-term localized strategy and may build local department from the ground up
• Determine, own, and execute all regulatory requirements for products in Canada
• Partner with Marketing to lead go-to-market strategy and execution
• Partner with Supply Chain and Sourcing to maximize margin
• Analyze data to drive decision-making regarding sales velocity, margin, and return rate
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, and Marketing to ensure local requirements and in-stock positions are met
• Spearhead quality improvements using data for ratings, reviews, and return rates
• Assist in onboarding additional best-in-class vendors
• Identify whitespace in the assortment and contribute to the product roadmap

Required qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in CPG categories
• Demonstrated ownership of category performance
• Proven track record of progressing within an organization
• Product-obsessed with experience in leveraging data tools and external sources
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused
• Ability for building scalable processes and driving cross-functional alignment
• Continuous learner and highly curious
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Motivated by working in a fast-paced collaborative environment

Nice to have

• Consumables preferred (Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness)
• E-commerce experience and/or DTC experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check

About the company

Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators who use a manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model to deliver high quality essentials at low prices. The company spans apparel, accessories, home goods, and more.