Who we are:

M.C.P. McCaughey Consumer Products Inc. (MCP) is a leading full-service national distributor providing sales, marketing & brand strategy development in the Canadian marketplace for over 25 years. Our extensive portfolio of brands includes Dr. Scholl's, Salon Pas, Breathe Right, EOS, Freeman Beauty, Real Techniques, Dr. Teal's and more!

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, self-starter to join our growing Category & Insights team as the Category Development Advisor. Reporting to the Director, Category & Insights Strategy, the Category Development Advisor will work as vendor advisor for Walmart in a leading OTC category, as well as work internally on category development strategies for key categories & brands. If you have a natural curiosity, are detail-oriented, have an entrepreneurial spirit & a passion for category management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

External - Walmart Category Advisor - 40%

• Act as an external consultant to Walmart as a trusted and expert advisor to the Category
• Work closely with the Walmart Category Manager(s) leading the annual modular relay process & category review for both National & Quebec
• Identify opportunities & category strategies by analyzing market and account specific data to determine paths to growth for Category for Walmart
• Present professional, fact-based recommendations and solutions to Walmart senior leadership
• Recommend optimal assortment, positioning and pricing strategies by supporting and driving effective space to sales analysis for all products and segments in the category
• Work with Walmart Private Label team to identify opportunities as it pertains to Category strategy
• Prepare & deliver weekly reports, quarterly category deep dives, ongoing projects and ad hoc work specified by the Walmart Category Manager(s)

Internal - Category & Insights - 60%

• Develop insights & solutions to grow the size and value of MCP assigned categories
• Conduct channel specific deep dives to develop unbiased category recommendations including planogram development strategies & optimization
• Recommend Gold Standard merchandising strategies for strategic MCP categories when needed
• Partner with Walmart for category validation opportunities
• Insights analysis & category story development
• Contribute to the Quarterly Retailer Landscape that keeps our partners informed on economic & retailer sentiment in Canada
• Additional category & insights ad hoc requests and projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education with an emphasis on business/marketing or related field
• 2+ years of experience within CPG in category management, shopper insights or related field
• Previous experience as a category captain/advisor on a major National Retailer or Walmart an asset
• Prior experience analyzing retailer data, presenting key findings and recommendations across various levels of the organization
• Knowledge of Category Management principles and tools
• Proficient in the use of syndicated & retailer data (Nielsen, Retail Link)
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of JDA Prospace or other space planning software an asset
• Ability to multi-task on several projects effectively
• Self-starter, critical thinker, detail oriented, deadline driven

What's in it for you:

• Growing company with a great reputation and a dynamic, friendly "family-feel" culture.
• Competitive compensation package including an annual bonus program and Group RRSP
• Comprehensive company paid employee benefits program, including health, dental, life insurance
• Paid time off and half-day Friday during the summer rest of year, 8am-3pm on Fridays.
• Hybrid work environment, work from home 3 days a week, 2 days in office (and as required).
• Renovated offices & stocked kitchen that includes beverages & snacks.
• Various social events through the year.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment, potential for growth

Headoffice is based in Burlington, ON:

Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

MCP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request