Category Analyst

MillerCoors Brewing Company; Toronto; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Category Analyst to drive insights from market trends and shopper behavior. This role is pivotal in enhancing product offerings and sales strategies through data analysis and reporting. You will support Category Insights Executives in identifying opportunities and threats while preparing detailed reports and dashboards to visualize category performance. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, where your contributions will significantly impact the company's growth and success. If you are passionate about data and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work programs

Total Rewards program

Health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Community involvement opportunities

Career growth programs

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in category analytics or data analysis in CPG.
• Strong ability to leverage data for category growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from Nielsen, IRI, and retailer POS for insights.
• Build dashboards for business intelligence and KPI tracking.

Skills

Data Analysis

Market Trends Analysis

Relationship Building

Collaboration Skills

Communication Skills

Consumer Research

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Tableau

JDA/Blue Yonder Space Planning

Retailer POS Systems

Job description

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Title: Category Analyst

Date: May 8, 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Requisition ID: 34999

About Molson Coors

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to offer a modern portfolio that expands beyond beer.

Our Culture: We are Talent Brewers with a culture rooted in our core values. We believe in our brands and our people, and that inclusion and belonging are key to a winning team. Join us if you are excited about making a real difference and being part of a team that values untapped opportunities.

Position Overview

A Category Analyst plays a key role in analyzing market trends and shopper behavior to enhance product offerings and sales strategies. This role involves supporting the Category Insights Executives in identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The analyst leads data analysis from various sources, including retailer databases, and provides reports on category trends. Additionally, the analyst prepares detailed reports and dashboards to track and visualize category performance.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze data sources such as Nielsen, IRI, and retailer POS data to generate insights and reports that inform category management decisions.
• Provide monthly key insights to sales to support sell-in plans.
• Support teams with data-driven insights for presentations, new item launches, and strategic initiatives.
• Assist in low-priority customer category management as a skill development opportunity with potential career growth.
• Dashboard Management: Build tools to deliver business intelligence at the retailer level, such as tracking reports and KPI scorecards, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to leverage data from multiple sources to generate reports supporting category growth and business strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in category analytics, data analysis, consumer research, or sales within the CPG industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of tools such as Springboard, PowerBI, Tableau, retailer POS systems, and JDA/Blue Yonder Space Planning software is an asset.
• Ability to handle complex projects efficiently, understanding business priorities.
• Ownership of results, integrity, and commitment.
• Passion for learning and growth.
• Understanding of in-store execution practices.
• Strong communication skills, especially in presenting ideas.

Work Perks

• Flexible work programs supporting work-life balance, including a hybrid model of 3 days in the office.
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health benefits, retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, wellness programs, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Community involvement through charitable donations and volunteer activities.
• Engagement with Business Resource Groups for volunteer opportunities, leadership, and networking.
• Opportunities for career growth through First Choice Learning programs.
• Work within a dynamic, innovative environment with diverse colleagues.

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].

Pay and Benefits

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation.

Salary Range: $76,000 - $99,700, plus a 10% target short-term incentive and approximately $11,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including health, dental, vision, retirement, wellness incentives, and EAP.

The salary range is an estimate based on current market conditions and may vary based on experience, location, and other factors.