Full-Time Category Solutions Analyst
Job Description
Company Overview
Jamieson Wellness Inc. is Canada’s leading health and wellness company and on a mission to become the world’s most successful and trusted health and wellness player. Established in 1922, Jamieson is our 100 years old heritage brand, which is recognized as Canada’s #1 consumer health brand. In addition, we also market and manufacture a series of leading specialty supplements brands under the youtheory, Progressive, Smart Solutions, and Iron Vegan brands. On top of our outstanding brand portfolio, Jamieson Wellness Inc. has been recognized as one of the top ten most reputable companies in Canada and is well regarded for our industry leading commitment to quality – exemplified through award-winning innovations and meeting of rigorous manufacturing certification standards. And, Jamieson is no longer just a Canadian success story, as our brands are established and growing rapidly in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information, please visit jamiesonwellness.com.
Overall Responsibilities
Reporting to the Category Solutions Manager, the Category Solutions Analyst is responsible for supporting category management analysis and execution with key customers in order to grow total category sales.
Specific Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Play a supporting role in the AOP process, integrating brand and channel strategy to guide sales execution plans through channel MAPS, specifically on Assortment/Distribution and Shelving/Space.
- Ensure the fundamentals of Category Management and industry best practices are present in analysis and recommendations.
- Provide analytical support to help drive channel plans during the annual business planning process
- Provide analytical support to help the line review process, make recommendations on category space allocations and develop MODs using space planning software and/or through third party vendors.
- Use POS tools to build, track and report against channel and retailer KPIs, proactively identifying key opportunities, risks and solutions to close emerging gaps vs annual plan
- Collaborate with the KAMs to monitor and track established distribution & shelving KPIs and proactively lead strategic and tactical recommendations to close gaps and/or accelerate growth.
- Use POS tools to build, track and report against channel and retailer KPIs, proactively identifying key opportunities, risks and solutions to close emerging gaps vs annual plan
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in business administration or similar field
- 1-3 years in a CPG environment, working in a Commercial role
- Demonstrated ability to leverage Analytical/POS tools (Nielsen/IQVA, Retailer POS, Tableau, Shopper Intelligence and others) to drive strategy, KPIs, execution and measurement
- Exceptional ability to translate data and insights into a compelling business case (storytelling)
- A track record of success in executing brand and category growth initiatives with retailers
- Exceptional planning, organizing and coordination skills across multiple projects and initiatives
- Ability to proactively identify problems/circumvent roadblocks to deliver solutions and meet commitments on time
- Ability to work effectively with peers and key stakeholders to strategize, plan, coordinate and resolve problems
- Strives to understand the needs/perspectives of others and remain open to influence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (reading, writing, listening, oral, presentation)
Our Values
TEAMWORK – We collaborate towards common goals and objectives; We celebrate wins and learn from losses together; We appreciate and value each other’s contributions; We ensure our team goals trump individual or departmental interests;
ENTREPRENEURSHIP – We foster creative, innovative and empowered thinking at all levels; We are agile and Responsive to changes; We are consumer obsessed and data based; We demonstrate initiative and take calculated risks;
ACHIEVING RESULTS – We achieve stretch goals; We objectively use data to measure progress; We lead with a passion for winning; We demonstrate a bias for action; We show a consistent commitment to excellence and expect it from others;
INTEGRITY – We do what we say; We do what is right even when it’s not easy; We demonstrate mutual respect and inspire trust; We seek and accept accountability; We take a quality approach in everything we do;
TRANSPARENCY – We communicate openly, honestly and directly; We encourage productive and respectful conflict to develop the best solutions; We provide and share information to enable sound decision making at all levels;
EXTERNAL FOCUS – We continually seek understanding of forces that affect our business, customers, consumers, government, technology, competition, and suppliers; We proactively solicit the views of the outside world on how we’re doing and what to improve; We foster relations with outside influencers to gain proactive insight in the latest developments that could affect our business; We review and discuss necessary change regularly to incorporate it into our strategy.
How to Apply
Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes and encourages applications from all interested and qualified candidates. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation hr@bodyplus.ca81 total views, 0 today