Category Insights and Analytics Manager

CPG Connect; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaged goods industry is seeking a Category Insights and Analytics Manager to provide actionable insights and drive growth through data analysis. This role involves building relationships with key retail customers and influencing internal strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in category management and analytics, with proficiency in relevant tools. The position requires working from the Mississauga office three days a week, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare

Mental Health Support

Wellness Spending

Career Development

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in Category Management, Sales, or Marketing within CPG.
• Strong familiarity with Canadian marketplace dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer-level growth through data analysis.
• Drive category performance with MAPS recommendations.
• Build holistic category reviews from multiple data sources.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Bilingual Communication

Education

University Degree

MBA

Tools

JDA Space Planning

MS Power BI

Retailer POS Systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Posting Category: Experienced Professionals (1+ years)
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Industry: Packaged Goods
Job Category: Marketing, Sales, Category Management
Years Experience: 2-4 Years
Job Type: Full-time
Posting Date: May 14, 2025

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Job Description

Category Insights and Analytics Manager

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Team Lead, Customer Insights & Analytics, the principal objectives of this position are to provide actionable insights to customers, driving growth in key categories where Conagra competes. The candidate will identify and review opportunities related to category merchandising, pricing strategy, and the optimization of category assortment and shelf. This role offers a unique opportunity to build relationships with key retail customers and influence the strategies of internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, Commercial Strategy, and Revenue Growth Management.

Responsibilities:

• Identify customer-level growth and profit opportunities through data analysis.
• Drive category and brand performance with our customers through MAPS recommendations (Merchandising, Assortment, Pricing, Shelving), ensuring continuous improvement across key KPIs.
• Build holistic category reviews from multiple data sources (Nielsen, Retailer POS, Numerator, and others) to become a trusted category resource.
• Support the customization of materials for sell-in, defense, and opportunity-building presentations.
• Enhance the usage of analytics and insights within the Customer Sales team, supporting understanding of available tools.
• Create 'Gold Standard’ planogram visions for assigned categories and analyze and develop planograms aligned with this vision for internal and external teams.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• A University Degree; an MBA is an asset.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Category Management, Sales, or Marketing within the CPG industry.
• Strong familiarity with the Canadian marketplace and the dynamics between brands, retailers, and consumers.
• Proficiency with tools such as JDA Space Planning software, Retailer POS systems (LDIA, Retail Link, Circana, etc.), advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and working knowledge of MS Power BI is an asset.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and French are an asset.

Our Modern Workplace:

Conagra’s culture of collaboration enhances our ability to meet business goals, deliver value, and support work-life balance. This position requires working from our Mississauga office three days a week.

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Compensation:

Pay Range: $77,000 - $113,000

The salary offered will depend on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Conagra complies with applicable laws regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

We support your total well-being with benefits including healthcare, mental health support, wellness spending, competitive pay, bonuses, wealth programs, career development, flexible schedules, and more.

About Conagra:

Conagra Brands has a rich heritage of making great food and fostering an inclusive, innovative culture. Join our team of over 18,000 employees across 40+ locations, and work with iconic brands like POGO, V8 Sauces, and Orville Redenbacher. We are committed to sustainability and community impact. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].