Category & Shopper Development Analyst

What We Offer Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan Employee & family assistance program RRSP matching program Health & Wellness reimbursements Product purchase program Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development Relocation cost (if applicable) Responsibilities Marketplace, Category, and Brand Analytics Responsible for developing required marketplace, category and brand analytics as requested by Sales and CSD leadership Supports the development of Category Leadership Plans, 5P playbooks as directed by the Director – Category Strategy Proactively tracks and identifies 5P marketplace opportunities and issues Conducts ad hoc analysis and reporting as directed by Director – Category Strategy Category Reporting Responsible for updating regular monthly category reports and keeping them updated and relevant to the marketplace Effectively communicates current and proactive category observations and marketplace dynamics Business Planning Run required reports and populate business planning templates for brand planning and strategic account plans at the country, channel and regional levels Competitive Intelligence and KPI Tracking Develop competitive intelligence and KPI tracking templatesManage and update trackers Draw conclusions on observations and business implications Qualifications University/College Degree required Minimum 1 year in broker, sales support, or an analytical role Consumer Packaged Goods experience a plus Strong technical, report running, and analytical abilities Proficient in Nielsen/IRI, Numerator, and other syndicated platforms Proficient in Excel, Powerpoint, Word. Tableau a plus Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail and data accuracy About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. About The Team At Irving Consumer Products, we know the key to success is our people. We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Consumer Products, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing and Sales Industries Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Irving Consumer Products by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr