Product Manager (hybrid) - Jobs in Mississauga

Job Description

McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry. Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada. McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormickamp; Company Inc.The Power of People is one of our five pillars. It has been the foundation for McCormick #39;s success for decades. There is something inspiring about working at McCormick. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Without our employees, our success is not possible. Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed.Please note: This role can be based from our London, ON or Mississauga, ON officesThe Product Manager I will be responsible for the development and execution of strategic marketing activities for the Customer Brands portfolio to achieve sales and profit goals. This position will have overall responsibility for volume, profitability, assortment, pricing, packaging, distribution, merchandising, and new product plans.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Customer Brands P amp;L (Private Label and Economy product lines).
• Identify and implement growth initiatives and manage product forecasting.
• Manage customer contracts and product life-cycle including SKU rationalization, new product business case development, and commercial strategy and implementation.
• Recommend product and channel pricing strategy, develop and maintain pricing and promotion parameters, and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Responsible for recommendations relating to promotion development and forecasting, competitive analysis, trade, and customer communications.
• Provide strategic and tactical coordination across sales, finance, supply chain, product development, procurement, graphics, and legal.
• Prepare and deliver ongoing business updates and reports, including monthly and quarterly business reviews, reporting to senior marketing and leadership
• Exercise discretion regarding strategic recommendations, data and sources, analytic conclusions, and financial recommendations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor #39;s Degree in Marketing, or related field
• Demonstrated relevant skills and results in consumer packaged goods marketing or closely related field
• Expertise in syndicated databases, business and brand planning, finance, promotional activities, and market research
• Strong project leadership experience with ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams
• Sound understanding of concepts, principles and practices in Marketing (functional expert) and a basic knowledge in other areas including Sales, Finance and Supply Chain
• In-depth understanding of how own area integrates with other Marketing areas and with other functional areas such as Sales
• Deep understanding of the industry sector and competitive landscape
• Developed communication and diplomacy skills required to guide, influence, and convince others (internal and external); often customer-facing; interactions with senior leadership.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA

#LI-NP2Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. Please notify H.R. if required.WHY WORK AT MCCORMICKUnited by flavor. Driven by results.As a McCormick employee you #39;ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You #39;ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself-to have a say in where the company is going and how it #39;s growing.Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.