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Category Management Analyst

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Markham, Ontario, Canada The J.M. Smucker Co. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category and Retailer Management Analyst to join our team at The J.M. Smucker Co. This role will play a critical part in driving business results through the activation of category insights at our key accounts.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating customer-specific category deliverables, combining various data sources to draw insights and presenting implications and opportunities. They will also be expected to:

  • Develop actionable category opportunities and insights in relation to listings, pricing, assortment, merchandising, and promotion
  • Use a category-centric approach in supporting product launches and/or line extensions
  • Identify trends and impact of promotions and distribution opportunities
  • Provide planogram analysis, including space to sales, SKU productivity, and listing/delisting recommendations
The Customer

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and technical skills, with the ability to create presentation-ready customer decks using PowerPoint. They will also be expected to:

  • Build relationships with our retailers through providing non-biased insights, strategies, and effective category plans
  • Leverage our knowledge of our categories, consumers, and shoppers in building opportunities during Joint Business Plans and Category Reviews
  • Integrate shopper-centric insights into customer presentations
  • Attend and present at customer and sales meetings
Internally

The successful candidate will work closely with Account Managers to support their business initiatives and overall sales targets. They will also be expected to build cross-functional relationships with Category Strategy and Shopper Insights Analysts.

Selection Criteria

We are looking for a candidate with a relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods. Category Management, Account Manager, or Sales Rep experience is an asset. The ideal candidate will also have:

  • Effective communication and technical skills
  • Natural curiosity in the exploration and mining of data
  • Independent, initiative-taking, ability to multi-task and prioritize
About Us

The J.M. Smucker Co. is a well-respected North American marketer and manufacturer with a balanced portfolio of leading and emerging, on-trend brands. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance or accommodation within any step of the recruitment and selection process, please make them known when contacted.