Category Advisor - Walmart/Costco (1 Year Contract) - Jobs in Don Mills, ON

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About UsThe Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and CollaborationWere not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.As part of Kraft Heinz, youre supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.General informationAll posting locations: Don Mills, Ontario, CanadaJob Function: 01 - SalesDepartment: 01 - 06 - Sales Planning & SupportDate Published: 16-Aug-2022Job Type: TemporaryDescription & RequirementsKraft Heinz Canada - New Headquarters - 2023Kraft Heinz is on a journey of transformation and part of this plan is to move our Global HQs back into city centers. It is time for Toronto to shine with a Canadian innovation and talent hub that reflects our unique people & food culture. After 40 years at the Don Mills location- the Kraft Heinz Canada headquarters will move to the Queen’s Quay Terminal (QQT) at 207 Queen’s Quay West. Roles currently based out of the Don Mills office will move to Queen’s Quay upon its opening in Spring-Summer 2023. We are thrilled to be moving to this vibrant- waterfront location in close proximity to public transportation. We are taking the design of our new workplace to the next level with modern furnishings- amenities- spacious co-working areas and a state-of-the-art Kitchen- putting Food at the heart of the overall employee experience. Flexible work is here to stay- and we need a space that will keep the pace. Modern technology will enhance our experience both at home and in the office. Having all of us together in our new vibrant space will deliver a rich- team-focused- agile experience that promotes connection- communication- collaboration and transparency.Reporting into the Associate Director- Customer Insights and Category Management- the Category Advisor will be responsible for leading business analysis and insight development against top categories to drive KraftHeinz products and customer volume and profit growth. In this role- you will be a proactive member of the Customer Business Teams with shared accountability for business results.Responsibilities:

• Coordinating sales information applications and business insight development training
• Leading analytic support for sales planning and continually working to improve the value of business- building insights to the business teams
• Building best in class planograms and designing the perfect shelf in collaboration with our customers
• Provide strategic direction to the Customer Business Teams to drive sales of KraftHeinz products
• Build strong external relationships and leverage internal stakeholders to move agenda forward

Qualifications:

• University degree required (Business degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5+ years of proven category management experience
• A thorough working knowledge of Nielsen data (MarketTrack- Homescan- Price & Promo- Assortman) and external POS systems (IRI- LDIA- SBS Commerce- RetailLink)- Consumer & Customer data (Nielsen Homescan- U&A- NPD- Kantar)- and loyalty card information (IRI- dunnhumby- Aztec- LDIA)
• Planogram experience using various software solutions (JDA)
• Relationship manager with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to utilize best practices and analysis tools to focus in on desired results
• In-depth knowledge of customers as well as buying dynamics and motivations of their shoppers
• Strong analytical skills; ability to deal with a high level of ambiguity when it comes to deciding the best analytical approach for desired results.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
• Detail oriented with the ability to thrive in fast paced environment

#LI-HybridKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact HRCompliance@kraftheinz.com for assistance.Quick Apply

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