Category Management Specialist

Mondelez International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Category Management Specialist to drive best practices in category management and shelf strategies. This role involves leveraging data analysis to make impactful recommendations and collaborating with various teams to optimize assortment and shelf management. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in BI tools like Tableau and Excel. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and diversity, and help shape the future of snacking with your insights and expertise.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Employee development programs

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis to support business decisions.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Execute the business analytics agenda with analytics team leaders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data analytics.

Skills

Data Analysis

Analytic Storytelling

Understanding of KPIs

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

2+ years in Category Management

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Alteryx

R

Python

NielsenIQ

JDA Management Software

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Together with analytics team leaders you will support our business with excellent data models to uncover trends that can drive long-term business results.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Execute the business analytics agenda in conjunction with analytics team leaders

• Work with best-in-class external partners who leverage analytics tools and processes

• Use models/algorithms to uncover signals/patterns and trends to drive long-term business performance

• Execute the business analytics agenda using a methodical approach that conveys to stakeholders what business analytics will deliver

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Using data analysis to make recommendations to analytic leaders

• Understanding in best-in-class analytics practices

• Knowledge of Indicators (KPI's) and scorecards

• Knowledge of BI tools like Tableau, Excel, Alteryx, R, Python, etc. is a plus

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

• The Category Management specialist reports to the Category Manager. The successful candidate will drive best practice category management initiatives and shelf strategies.

• The Category Management specialist manages all activities relating to optimizing assortment and shelf management with retail customers

• The role will support the Category Managers on planogram and data analytics and collaborate with cross functional teams including Customer Business Teams, Sales strategy, and Marketing

• Analytical work can also include pricing analysis, promotion analysis, reporting and category reviews incorporating multiple data sources and category thought leadership

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Strong technical skills to drive best in class Nielsen reporting and tools

• Power user of customer POS data systems and JDA space management software

• Analytic storytelling skills: integrating and interpreting data and insights from multiple disparate sources into a concise action-oriented recommendations and strong presentation skills to bring recommendations to life.

• A background and understanding of the FMCG environment is critical

• Snacking experience (Biscuit, Confectionary, NPF/bars) an asset

• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and deliver on key customer KPIs

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience in Category Management, Product Management, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Excellent understanding of market research techniques and data analysis methodologies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present information to diverse audiences.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a passion for driving category growth and customer satisfaction.

Job specific requirements:

• Strong presentation skills to present findings and recommendation to the retailer in a concise manner

• Strong proficiency in Syndicated Market Research Data and Analytic tools (NielsenIQ, Nielsen Connect platform, LDIA, Retail Link, IRI, Dunnhumby, Numerator)

• Experience in Space Planning / JDA management software an asset

• Advanced skills in Excel, Powerpoint & Tableau an asset

Work schedule:

• Full time

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

Job Type

Regular

Category Planning & Activation

Sales

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.

Join us and Make It An Opportunity!

Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.