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Lori McKay

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Director, Merchandise Procurement at Canadian Tire Corporation
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Lori McKay is the Director of Merchandise Procurement at Canadian Tire, leveraging a long-standing career within the company across various category management roles. An alumna of Wilfrid Laurier University, she is an expert in strategy execution, inventory management, and driving sales growth.

Outside of her direct responsibilities, Lori shows a strong interest in the strategies of major consumer-facing companies like Target and LOréal. This suggests a passion for observing retail trends and successful brand development in a competitive marketplace.

Lori recently earned a certification in "Influencing Others," highlighting her commitment to developing effective leadership and communication skills.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Director, Merchandise Procurement
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Priorities

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Merchandise Procurement
In her current Director role, she leads procurement strategy, building on years of experience managing product categories and supplier relationships at Canadian Tire.
Retail Category Management
She has extensive experience managing diverse categories such as seasonal décor, home organization, and household cleaning tools for a major national retailer.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Director, Merchandise Procurement
Canadian Tire Corporation
2-2022 - 6-2024
Category Business Manager, Seasonal Décor & Christmas Trees
Canadian Tire Corporation
3-2015 - 2-2022
Category Business Manager, Home Organization
Canadian Tire Corporation
6-2011 - 3-2015
Category Business Manager - Household Cleaning Tools
Canadian Tire Corporation
6-2010 - 6-2011
Category Business Planner
Canadian Tire Corporation
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Education
2001 - 2005
HBBA
Wilfrid Laurier University
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