Category Advisor

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

**Overview of The Role**

This role requires deep analysis of sales data, market trends, and consumer behaviour to optimize product assortment and placement and enhance the shopper experience to ensure Walmart remains competitive in the marketplace.

**How You Will Make Contributions That Matter**:

- Leverage consumer, shopper, category and market insights to drive strategic initiatives
- Abide by Category management principles and deliver unbiased category recommendations
- Utilize various data sources (Retail link, NielsenIQ, Numerator) to conduct analysis and deliver actionable insights
- Support in the category & planogram review process by identifying opportunities in product assortment, distribution and merchandising
- Leverage JDA Space planning software to develop, manage and implement planogram changes while optimizing space at shelf
- Remain on the forefront of consumer and industry trends and proactively share with the buying team
- Conduct routine reporting and support with ad hoc data requests
- Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards

**You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have the Following Qualifications**:

- University education—Business or Data analytics related
- 5+ years progressive category management experience
- Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
- Must have strong time management skills and possess a high degree of initiative
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong knowledge of NielsenIQ Discover, Retail link, JDA Space planning software
- Prior vendor/category advisor experience a strong asset
- Prior experience with Dairy case cheese/Deli cheese an asset

As part of his duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.

**We support and care for our employees and their families by providing**:

- Competitive salaries
- A hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home 2 days a week
- Advantageous corporate agreements
- Full range of group insurance benefits
- Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
- Purchase option of company stocks
- Group RRSP
- Health and wellness program in the workplace
- Assistance program for employees and their families
- Saputo products at a discounted price

**Salary Range: $88,325 - $115,930**
- Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.