Category Insights and Analytics Manager

Job Responsibility:

Position summary:

Reporting to the Team Lead, Customer Insights & Analytics, the position's principal objectives 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. The position offers a unique experience to build relationships with key retail customers as well as to provide guidance and influence the strategies of our internal teams, where our partners include Sales, Marketing, Commercial Strategy, and Revenue Growth Management.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies customer-level growth and profit opportunities through data analysis
• Drives category and brand performance with our customers through MAPS recommendations (Merchandising, Assortment, Pricing, Shelving), driving continuous improvement across key KPIs.
• Build holistic category reviews from multiple data sources (Nielsen, Retailer POS, Numerator and others) to become a valued and trusted category resource
• Support the customization of materials as part of sell-in, defense, and/or opportunity-building presentations.
• Drive improved usage of analytics and insights within the Customer Sales team, support the team with helping them understand the tools that are available to them.
• Support the creation of ‘Gold Standard' planogram visions for assigned categories, analyze and create planograms in line with this vision for both internal and external teams.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• A University Degree. An MBA is an asset.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years of Category Management, Sales and/ or Marketing experience in the CPG industry
• Strong familiarity with the Canadian marketplace and the dynamic that exists between brands, retailers and consumers
• Strong working knowledge of the following tools:
  • Nielsen IQ
  • JDA Space Planning software
  • Numerator Promo Intel
  • Retailer POS experience is an asset (i.e. LDIA, Retail Link, Circana, etc.)
• Advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills are a must, and working knowledge of MS Power BI would be an asset.
• Ability to communicate bilingually in English and French (speaking, reading, writing) is an asset

Our Modern Workplace:

Conagra's culture of collaboration enhances our ability to meet critical business goals, deliver value to customers and consumers and provide you with the flexibility you need to achieve a better work-life balance. We carefully consider each role and how often each team member needs to collaborate in person. This position requires you to work from our Mississauga office 3 days a week.

SF: LI

Compensation:

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

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare benefits, mental wellbeing support and wellness spending account
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, wealth accumulation program and access to discounts
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, flexible work-schedules, Employee & Family Assistance Program and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like POGO®, VH Sauces® and Orville Redenbacher®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor. Conagra is committed to working with and providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email View email address on ca.edajobs.com. We will make a determination on your request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.