At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
Overview of the role:
Saputo is seeking a Manager, Insights & Strategy for an existing opportunity within our organization.
Reporting to the Director Insights & Strategy, the Manager, Insights and Strategy is an insights leader and key business partner dedicated to delivering consumer, shopper, category and customer insights to support strategy development and drive profitable category growth.
How you will make contributions that matter:
Leverage both custom and syndicated data to extract insights and provide actionable recommendations
Proactively conduct category analysis to highlight issues and opportunities
Identify consumer and shopper research needs, lead end-to-end research process
Ensure research insights are socialized within the organization and customers
Collaborate with Director and key stakeholders to develop category strategy
Track strategic KPIs, conduct analysis to explain results, provide recommendations
Support Sales team with category analysis and key account plan development
Contribute to Innovation by highlighting emerging trends and category white space opportunities, assist in new product business case development and post launch tracking
Support marketing on brand and pack design research, marketing plans and consumer communications
Provide recommendations on product assortment, planogram development, price and promotions
Inspire and mentor direct report to promote insights and analytics excellence
Support and maintain Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
University degree – Business preferred
5+ years progressive category management, insights or related CPG experience
Expert knowledge of NIQ Discover platform and retailer POS / shopper data system
Exceptional analytical skills with ability to lead and develop category stores that influence decision making and lead to positive outcomes
Naturally curious with a deep understanding of consumer and shopper behaviour
Solid organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Able to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience leading market research and managing suppliers
Solid understanding of Canadian CPG & Foodservice landscape
We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :
Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
Group retirement plan with employer contribution
Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
Paid Parental Leave program
Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
Training and development programs
Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
Organized activities for employees and their families
Advantageous discounts on Saputo products
Salary: $92,795 to $121,795
*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.
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In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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