Category Analyst – CPG Grocery

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. Analyze category, shopper, retailer, and market data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeMississauga • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$70,000 - CA$85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Category Management within the Canadian CPG sector, leveraging data analysis and storytelling to drive actionable insights and recommendations. Proficient in utilizing tools like JDA Space Planning (Blue Yonder) and advanced Microsoft Excel to optimize assortment and merchandising strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category Management ExperienceJDA Space Planning (Blue Yonder)Data Analysis and InsightsSyndicated Data KnowledgeAdvanced Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementData AnalysisPlanogram DevelopmentAssortment OptimizationMerchandising StrategyPricing StrategyPromotion StrategyStorytelling with DataRetailer Outcome ConnectionMarket Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsFocus and ConcentrationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

NielsenCircanaRetail LinkLDIADunnhumbyMicrosoft PowerPointPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Business DiplomaBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Canadian CPGFood IndustryGrocery SectorRetail AnalyticsConsumer Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze category, shopper, retailer, and market data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Use Nielsen, Circana, Retail Link, LDIA, Dunnhumby, and other sources to build a connected view of the category
Build category reviews linking data to clear, actionable recommendations
Tailor category stories to buyers, clients, and senior leaders
Guide assortment, shelving, merchandising, pricing, and promotion decisions
Build, review, and analyze planograms using JDA Space Planning (Blue Yonder)
Connect space, assortment, and shelf recommendations to retailer and brand outcomes
Present to internal teams, clients, and retail partners, handle questions, and focus discussions on decisions and outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience; Business Diploma or Bachelor’s degree preferred
3+ years of Category Management experience in Canadian CPG, preferably food/grocery
Strong working knowledge of syndicated and retailer data sources such as Nielsen, Circana, Retail Link, LDIA, and Dunnhumby
Strong storytelling capability, with demonstrated experience turning complex category and shopper data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
Hands-on experience with JDA Space Planning (Blue Yonder) is required
Experience building, modifying and analyzing planograms
Experience translating space findings into recommendations
Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and key Power BI skills
Ability to sit for extended periods, typically 6+ hours per day
Ability to use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods
Ability to lift and carry light items, typically 20+ pounds
Ability to reach, bend, or stoop occasionally
Ability to maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work
Ability to follow clear directions
Ability to perform repetitive motions consistently throughout the day

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Work-life balance emphasis
Flexible scheduling options for many field roles