Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Together with analytics team leaders you will support our business with excellent data models to uncover trends that can drive long-term business results.

How you will contribute

You will: 

Execute the business analytics agenda in conjunction with analytics team leadersWork with best-in-class external partners who leverage analytics tools and processesUse models/algorithms to uncover signals/patterns and trends to drive long-term business performanceExecute the business analytics agenda using a methodical approach that conveys to stakeholders what business analytics will deliver

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

Using data analysis to make recommendations to analytic leadersUnderstanding in best-in-class analytics practicesKnowledge of Indicators (KPI's) and scorecardsKnowledge of BI tools like Tableau, Excel, Alteryx, R, Python, etc. is a plus

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

The Category Management specialist reports to the Category Manager.  The successful candidate will drive best practice category management initiatives and shelf strategies.The Category Management specialist manages all activities relating to optimizing assortment and shelf management with retail customers The role will support the Category Managers on planogram and data analytics and collaborate with cross functional teams including Customer Business Teams, Sales strategy, and MarketingAnalytical work can also include pricing analysis, promotion analysis, reporting and category reviews incorporating multiple data sources and category thought leadership

 

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Strong technical skills to drive best in class Nielsen reporting and tools  Power user of customer POS data systems and JDA space management softwareAnalytic storytelling skills:  integrating and interpreting data and insights from multiple disparate sources into a concise action-oriented recommendations and strong presentation skills to bring recommendations to life.A background and understanding of the FMCG environment is criticalSnacking experience (Biscuit, Confectionary, NPF/bars) an assetAttention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervisionAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and deliver on key customer KPIs

 

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.2+ years of experience in Category Management, Product Management, or a related field.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to translate data into actionable insights.Excellent understanding of market research techniques and data analysis methodologies.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present information to diverse audiences.Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a passion for driving category growth and customer satisfaction.

Job specific requirements:

Strong presentation skills to present findings and recommendation to the retailer in a concise mannerStrong proficiency in Syndicated Market Research Data and Analytic tools (NielsenIQ, Nielsen Connect platform, LDIA, Retail Link, IRI, Dunnhumby, Numerator)Experience in Space Planning / JDA management software an assetAdvanced skills in Excel, Powerpoint & Tableau an asset

Work schedule:

Full time

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

Job Type

Regular

Category Planning & Activation

Sales