- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a motivated sales team to drive strategic decisions.
- Career Development: Gain valuable experience in category analysis within the consumer goods industry.
- Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work model with the option to work remotely 12 days per week.
- Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary.
- Utilize analytical tools such as Neilsen or IRI to extract and analyze store performance data, including sales metrics and SKU profitability.
- Generate actionable insights to optimize performance in the impulse category, focusing on corner stores, gas stations, and similar outlets.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate insights effectively to internal stakeholders and clients.
- Collaborate with the sales team to develop strategies and recommendations based on datadriven insights.
- Complete a case study and present findings to demonstrate analytical and presentation skills during the interview process.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in category analysis, preferably in the consumer goods or retail space.
- Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting. Experience with Power BI and SQL to extract data from Neilsen or similar databases is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills to effectively convey insights and prepare presenters for client meetings.
- Familiarity with Neilsen or IRI databases is preferred.
- Detailoriented with the ability to analyze large datasets accurately.
- Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
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Category Analyst - Toronto, Canada - Randstad Canada
Description
We're seeking a Category Analyst for a 6-month contract at our leading consumer goods firm, with flexibility for 1-2 remote workdays.
This role presents an opportunity for career growth and collaboration within our dynamic team. Responsibilities include analyzing store performance, providing insights for the impulse category, and preparing reports to support our sales team.Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience in CPG/retail, proficiency in Excel, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Nielsen/IRI databases.
A case study presentation will be required during the interview process.Advantages
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Seeking a Category Analyst with 2+ years' experience in consumer goods or retail, proficient in Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Neilsen/IRI databases.
Strong communication, detail-oriented, adaptable, with a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field preferred.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada.
As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.
In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.
We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
