Job Description:
The Category Manager is accountable for developing robust category strategies that are rooted in Pet Parent/Customer & Shopper Insights. They will leverage category knowledge and analysis with the team to drive category growth with key Customers through partnership with the retailers and Insights function. They will also proactively identify strategic category opportunities for key customers at both business planning timing and on an on-going basis.
The selected candidate will be responsible for defining and executing against category growth strategies with key retailers in line with perfect store principles and initiatives. They will be focused on developing, implementing, and maintaining strategies to deliver results against (1) thought leadership (2) data & analytics (3) innovation (4) shelf management (5) industry awareness while developing a collaborative working relationship with the customer.
What are we looking for?
- University Degree or College diploma in related field.
- Significant experience in blue chip FMCG/consumer products.
- Category Leadership experience.
- Account Management experience an asset.
- Knowledge of different data sources: Nielsen, Syndicated data, etc.
- Space Management /JDA Prospace experience is highly preferred.
- Power BI reporting/Advanced Excel Skills.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Customer Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer.
- Monitor performance and address issues promptly to maintain high standards.
- Establish reputation as a category thought leader with the customer.
Analysis & Planogram Planning
- Conducting ongoing analysis of the category and support in deriving insights from the analysis.
- Develop recommendations to support category growth.
- Leverage local and global insights and best practices to provide actionable strategies for the customer.
- Conduct assortment analysis to provide recommendations on items not carried by the retailer that perform well in the marketplace.
- Draw planograms for various store formats and sizes to drive shelf quality and availability excellence, leveraging JDA.
Strategic Planning and Execution
- Involvement in annual strategic planning with Key Retailers.
- Ensure compliance with customer policies, industry regulations, and quality standards.
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re 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.
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 99,130.00 - CAD 130,109.00. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.
