Analyst, Retail Sales

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Position Title: Analyst, Retail Sales 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Toronto HQ 

Requisition ID: 30049 

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Reporting to the Director, Retail Strategy & Planning, the position of Retail Analyst will provide analytical support for all customer teams to improve process efficiency and overall sales effectiveness. The incumbent will also play an integral role in coordinating the many facets of the business with Supply Chain, Finance and Marketing.

This position is based out of the Toronto Sales office located in downtown Toronto.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain standard reports to monitor the businesses including but not limited to:
• MTD (Month To Date) reports vs forecasts
• On orders for timing, gaps to expectations
• Forecasts vs AOC (Annual Operating Commitment/Budget)
• Consumption data (Nielsen or Customer proprietary data)
• Promotional Activity
• Analyze and monitor scorecards using Customer specific Data tools (eg. Precima, Retail link)
• Coordinate changes forecasts in the Promotional Planning System with Demand Planning
• Identify opportunities to improve business performance
• Analyze/optimize results for various activities: promotional, advertisement, demos, etc.
• Assist in preparation of Business Line Reviews and Quarterly Reviews
• Assist Customer Development Manager as required on deduction process, forms, sample requests, etc.
• Assist to coordinate Fiscal Planning inputs
• Assume a super-user role for Trade Planning systems
• Broaden Business knowledge through participation in internal Projects
• Ad Hoc requests and other duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:

• University Degree, Commerce or equivalent
• Strong analytical Background
• Previous work experience in packaged goods industry preferred but not required
• Strong presentation skills, written and oral
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Experience with AC Nielson Data an asset

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: Sales      
Division: NA Potato 
Department: ​Sales Retail Metro Sobeys Field Sales ​
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto || CA - Canada : Ontario : Bolton || CA - Canada : Ontario : Borden || CA - Canada : Ontario : Brampton || CA - Canada : Ontario : Dedicated Mississauga || CA - Canada : Ontario : Etobicoke || CA - Canada : Ontario : Forest || CA - Canada : Ontario : Guelph || CA - Canada : Ontario : Kingston || CA - Canada : Ontario : Kitchener || CA - Canada : Ontario : Lansdowne || CA - Canada : Ontario : London || CA - Canada : Ontario : Maidstone || CA - Canada : Ontario : Markham || CA - Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || CA - Canada : Ontario : Ottawa || CA - Canada : Ontario : Thunder Bay || CA - Canada : Ontario : Waterloo || CA - Canada : Ontario : Windsor || CA - Canada : Ontario : Woodstock 

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)