Senior Analyst, Category and Shopper Development (Waters)

Position Snapshot

Business area: Waters & Premium Beverages

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid

What to Expect:

You will be responsible for developing actionable insights for assigned categories and assisting in driving and shaping the brand strategy by channel through the integration of marketing and sales to commercialize generating demand initiatives. Focus of the role is on channel on customers, working alongside another Senior Analyst working on Brands and Marketing. This position is a brand new role.

A day in the life:

• Conduct recurring and ad hoc business, category & shopper analysis, including Category and shopper performance analysis; Market coverage analysis of category; location, space and adjacency analysis and audits; Assortment analyses; Pricing/SRM (Strategic Revenue Management) and channel analysis.
• Develop actionable insights for your assigned category (e.g., category trends, shopper purchase behaviors, etc.) utilizing AC Nielsen and Customer POS data.
• Support of yearly Business Unit’s ICP (Integrated Commercial Plan)
• Assist in the creation of fact-based selling stories by providing relevant category, channel customer and consumer information, including areas of under/over performance, rationale & potential future opportunities for growth.
• Participate in the development of best in class Category Roadmaps overall and by sub-channel, and execution of Roadshows.
• Participate in the development of best in class Sales Playbooks for your category, support activation initiatives and work on customer specific category development projects
• Develop “Gold Standard” assortment recommendations for assigned category.

Role Requirements

• University degree in a Business Administration with a focus on sales, marketing or finance.
• 3-5 years of combined sales and analytical experience with a minimum of 2 years in an analytical role.
• Excellent project management, facilitation and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of technology (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access, Power BI)
• Advanced proficiency in Nielsen Analytics.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Customer POS data

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)

Compensation Range: 80,000-105,000 CAD + bonus eligibility

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.

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