Omni and Execution Excellence Manager

Who are we

Kellanova is now part of Mars Snacking and this role exists within the Accelerator division of Mars Snacking. Accelerator is Mars Snackings growth engine focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator the BetterForYouportfolio includes KIND RXBAR Nutri-Grain Special K Bars and Kashi and within Tasty & Wholesome the portfolio includes Eggo Rice Krispies Treats Pop Tarts and MorningStar the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business we are driving innovation accelerating performance and transforming how we work through data automation and AI-enabled solutions.

Werelooking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in Mars Snacking and positivelyimpactsociety along the way. Ifyourelooking to be a part of an inspiringenergeticand entrepreneurial environmentyouvefound the right place.

Whatyoulldo

The Omni and Execution Excellence Manager leads all Omni Shopper and E-Commerce strategy for the Accelerator businessthe division supporting the legacy Kellanova brands along with KIND and Natures Bakery. The roleis responsible for translating customer shopper digital commerce and retail execution insights into actionable recommendations that drive business performance. This role will serve as a key connector between customer strategy omnichannel activation retail execution and business results by ensuring priorities are translated into measurable outcomes

This role is based in Mississauga with regular in-office collaboration expected. Flexibility is a key enablerempowering associates to make choices that support both business outcomes and personal needs including remote work.

What are we looking for

• Postsecondary education or equivalent work experience. Business Marketing Commerce Analytics or related field preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in Omnichannel eCommerce Category Management Sales Strategy Retail Execution Shopper Marketing Business Analytics or related commercial functions.
• Strong understanding of Canadian retail customers omnichannel commerce and retail execution fundamentals.
• Experience developing strategic recommendations using customer shopper syndicated retail media and digital commerce data.
• Demonstrated ability to translate insights into action-oriented business recommendations.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Strong project management and change management skills.
• Advanced communication storytelling and presentation skills.
• Experience with Power BI Excel syndicated data sources retailer reporting platforms and digital commerce analytics tools preferred.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

What will be your key responsibilities

• Omnichannel Growth & Customer Strategy
  • Lead the development and execution of customer-specific Omni Joint Business Plans (JBPs).
  • Partner with Customer Omni Directors and customer teams to identify growth opportunities across physical and digital commerce.
  • Develop omnichannel strategies that align customer objectives brand priorities and commercial goals.
  • Evaluate opportunities across digital shelf content optimization search performance ratings and reviews and retail media.
  • Develop retailer and customer-specific growth stories and thought leadership to influence omni investment and execution plans.
  • Partner with Shopper Marketing Sales and SDL teams to ensure integrated customer activation plans.
• Retail Execution & Perfect Store Excellence
  • Lead retail execution measurement and scorecard development across Accelerator Brands.
  • Monitor service level agreement (SLA) performance and identify execution gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Analyze availability visibility distribution display and activation performance to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Quantify business impact and develop recommendations to improve in-store execution.
  • Partner with sales teams and leadership to prioritize opportunities and track improvement initiatives.
  • Support the ongoing development of Perfect Store capabilities standards and governance.
• Business Insights Reporting & Capability Building
  • Develop executive-level reports dashboards and performance scorecards.
  • Translate complex data into actionable recommendations and growth opportunities.
  • Support Quarterly Business Reviews customer plan reviews and strategic business updates.
  • Create best practices frameworks and playbooks to strengthen organizational capabilities.
  • Monitor industry retail and omnichannel trends and provide thought leadership to internal and external stakeholders.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with over 130000 diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

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