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Assoc Mgr, Category Analysis Location: Mississauga, hybrid ( Permanent, Full-Time)

Calling all passionate and ambitious professionals Get ready to ignite your career with an unforgettable career in Category Management & Analysis at Keurig Dr Pepper Canada - a company that blends innovation, flavor, and excitement into every sip. As an enthusiastic A ssociate Manager, Category Management , Wal-Mart Partnerships , you will have the chance to learn from experienced mentors, participate in professional development opportunities, and make a meaningful impact on our business.

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As a Category Management Advisor, you will be a key player in supporting Walmart Category Management team. You will collaborate directly with the buying team to identify key department/category metrics and translate that data into actionable insights. Reporting to the Team Lead, Category Management, you will lead, enhance, and grow the relationship with our Merchant partner by being a thought-leader and "go-to" resource for category shopper and consumer trends, as well as merchandising solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Walmart Category Management team to identify key department/category metrics and translate data into actionable insights.
• Work directly with the buying team to develop effective merchandising solutions.
• Lead, enhance, and grow the relationship with our Merchant partners, serving as a thought-leader and "go-to" resource for category shopper and consumer trends.
• Provide innovative solutions for driving growth in our product categories using syndicated data.
• Develop persuasive analysis and presentations using available data and consumer research tools to drive sales fundamentals, category, and growth.
• Collaborate with Key Account Managers to identify opportunities for category growth and present meaningful observations and solutions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders in Commercial Strategy and Marketing to ensure strategic alignment on category recommendations.
• Present market trends, product competitiveness, and fact-based strategies to drive Category sales growth.
• Lead analysis from various sources, including Nielsen, Circana, Retail Link, Shopper Intelligence to identify business opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Act as a key contact between internal and external partners, representing the category leadership function.
• Prepare and present merchandising recommendations, including planograms, to key internal and external partners.
• Develop category management best practices and provide support at the store level on an ad-hoc basis.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• University degree in marketing, administration, or a relevant field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in category management in the consumer goods industry (small appliance experience an asset)
• Proficiency with planogram management software (JDA/Blue Yonder Space planning).
• High proficiency with syndicated data tools (Nielsen MarketTrack, Homescan, Circana [NPD]).
• Experience with retailer POS/loyalty databases (e.g., Retail Link) is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Competencies:

• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Independent and dynamic with excellent teamwork skills.
• Excellent time management and priority-setting skills.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude for working in a collaborative, cross-departmental work environment.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Hybrid Role- based from Mississauga sales office, Walmart office

This position offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits, RRSP, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

Keurig Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Company Overview Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ : KDP) est une entreprise de boissons moderne ayant une vision audacieuse qui vise à offrir croissance et opportunité. Nous opérons avec un modèle d'affaires différencié et un portefeuille de marques de classe mondiale, alimentés par une équipe talentueuse, engagée et ancrée dans nos valeurs. Chez KDP, nous travaillons avec de grandes et passionnantes marques de boissons ainsi que le système d'infusion de café une tasse à la fois no 1 en Amérique du Nord, et nous prenons plaisir à le faire Ensemble, nous avons créé une entreprise chef de file dans le domaine des boissons en Amérique du Nord, qui offre des boissons chaudes et froides à grande échelle. Quel que soit votre domaine d'expertise, chez KDP, vous pouvez faire partie d'une équipe fière de ses marques, de ses partenariats, de son innovation et de sa croissance. Aimeriez-vous vous joindre à nous? Nous nous efforçons d'être un employeur de choix, en offrant une culture et des opportunités qui permettent à nos quelque employés de grandir et de se développer. Nous offrons de solides avantages sociaux qui appuient votre santé et votre mieux-être, et qui assurent votre bien-être personnel et financier. Nous offrons aussi à nos employés des programmes conçus pour vous permettre d'améliorer votre croissance et votre développement professionnels, et ce, tout en nous assurant que vous vous sentez valorisés, inspirés et appréciés au travail. ******** Keurig Dr Pepper ( NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us? We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work. Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.