Jr. Category Development Manager

6 months ago

Mississauga, Canada Compass Group Full time

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward

Imagine working in a place that offers great resources to help you achieve your greatest potential. At **Foodbuy**, our solutions strengthen supplier relationships, customize offerings, and lower purchasing and production costs. In turn, we can give our passionate employees ongoing opportunities to grow. Join us.

**Why work with Foodbuy?** We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support Services Company. We extend our value-driven purchasing service model to external clients who benefit from our negotiated contracts with manufacturers that support food and beverage and facility management suppliers.

**Job Summary**:
Now, if you were to come on board as our **Jr. Category Development Manager - Produce**, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

- Manage the development and implementation of multi-year category strategy for defined business channels to ensure that our Member Development Group achieves its annual financial targets; includes developing a strong understanding of the channel’s unique market conditions, leading the development of promotion plans, supporting the creation of a range of other department planning processes (e.g., purchasing plan, sourcing process, etc.) and managing assigned projects.
- Develop multi-year strategy for assigned categories by developing an expert understanding of business channel complexities and growth opportunities, keeping up to date on industry trends and communicating with the Procurement and Distribution teams, to achieve business objectives and improve business performance.
- Participate in developing overall purchasing business plan, as well as identify and support the execution of product and category growth opportunities with sectors and committed customers.
- Work with sector marketing teams to develop promotional plans, including merchandising component, a specific channel focus and vendor participation.
- Participate in 7-step sourcing process by suggesting continuous improvements and facilitating teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
- Provide project management support for both day-to-day and long-term category activities and initiatives.
- Support the development and maintenance of relationships with more senior level manufacturers to support category plans and ensure alignment with sourcing strategy for production and distribution.
- Review contracts to ensure that contractual obligations have been met.
- Respond to inquiries and complaints from clients and regulatory agencies.
- Write speeches and articles for publication within prescribed format.
- Create and update project plans.
- Liaise between Business Needs and Units to determine best products, options, and sources of supply.

Think you have what it takes to be our** Jr. Category Development Manager - Produce**? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

- 1 year Procurement and Supply Chain experience, in a Junior Buyer or Analyst position
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
- PMAC preferred.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Proficiency in mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and percentages.
- Strong analytical and logical skills combined with the ability to prioritize appropriately.
- Ability to interact effectively with various levels of an organization.
- Strong project management and presentation skills.

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