Sr Associate Category Manager (HYBRID)

McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice seasoning flavouring and specialty food industry. Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House Billy Bee and McCormick products while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada. McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings McCormick & Company Inc.

The Power of People is one of our five pillars. It has been the foundation for McCormicks success for decades. There is something inspiring about working at McCormick. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect recognition inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Without our employees our success is not possible. Our commitment to our customers our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed.

McCormick Canadaisseeking a full-time Sr. Associate Category Manageron the CPD Category Management Team.. This new hire will work in McCormicks Canadian Consumer Products Division located inthe Drew Road Mississauga ON office hybrid roleand report to aCategory Manager II.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The HQ Category Management Analyst helps the business understand what is happening in the marketplace and what we should do about it. This role uses data and insights to identify trends opportunities and risks across our categories customers brands and competitors.

This is not just a reporting role. The Analyst will go beyond pulling data and building scorecards by helping explain what the numbers mean why they matter and what actions the business should consider next. Stakeholders will not simply come to this person for data; they will seek their perspective on what the data means and what the business should do next.

The successful candidate will be analytical curious proactive and able to turn complex information into clear stories and recommendations. This role works closely with Category Management Sales Marketing Revenue Management and Trade Marketing to support better decisions and stronger category growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze category brand customer and item performance to identify trends risks and growth opportunities
• Translate data into clear insights stories and recommendations that help teams make better business decisions
• Own regular category reporting scorecards business updates and insight summaries
• Support category strategies through analysis of assortment shelving pricing promotion distribution innovation and competitive activity
• Help build internal and customer-facing category stories business reviews best-in-class merchandising and planning materials
• Monitor shopper consumer customer competitor and marketplace trends to understand what is changing and why it matters
• Colaborate with Category Management Sales Marketing Revenue Management and Trade Marketing to connect data business needs and recommended actions
• Improve reporting tools and processes so insights are easier to access understand and use including Nielsen database management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Economics Analytics Finance Management or related field
• 2 years of experience in CPG Category Management Sales Analytics Revenue Management Shopper Insights or related role
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand data identify patterns and explain business implications
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience using syndicated data retailer POS data Nielsen Circana Numerator retailer portals or similar tools
• Strong communication organization and storytelling skills
• Curious proactive detail-oriented and comfortable working with cross-functional teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Power BI Tableau or other data visualization tools
• Exposure to assortment analysis space planning shelving strategy or category reviews
• Experience supporting customer business reviews line reviews or annual planning
• Understanding of key category levers including pricing promotion merchandising distribution assortment and innovation

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In the spirit of pay transparency we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $70360-$120360

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location skills education experience for this role and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate inMcCormicks Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package permanent employees of McCormick Canada are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

• • Comprehensive health plans covering medical vision dental life and disability benefits
  • Family-friendly benefits such as maternity leave top-up and Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement and investment programs including a matching DC pension plan group RRSP and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

This posting is for a existing position within McCormick.

Please note that McCormick does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process.

Throughout the selection process accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. Please notify H.R. if required.