Saputo Dairy UK is hiring a Manager, Insights & Strategy

Saputo is looking for a Manager, Insights & Strategy to join our team. Reporting to the Director Insights & Strategy, you will be a key business partner dedicated to delivering consumer, shopper, category, and customer insights to support strategy development and drive profitable category growth.

What You'll Do

• Leverage both custom and syndicated data to extract insights and provide actionable recommendations.
• Proactively conduct category analysis to highlight issues and opportunities.
• Identify consumer and shopper research needs and lead the end-to-end research process.
• Ensure research insights are socialized within the organization and with customers.
• Collaborate with the Director and key stakeholders to develop category strategy.
• Track strategic KPIs, conduct analysis to explain results, and provide recommendations.
• Support the Sales team with category analysis and key account plan development.
• Contribute to Innovation by highlighting emerging trends and category white space opportunities, and assist in new product business case development and post-launch tracking.
• Support marketing on brand and pack design research, marketing plans, and consumer communications.
• Provide recommendations on product assortment, planogram development, price, and promotions.
• Inspire and mentor a direct report to promote insights and analytics excellence.
• Support and maintain Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards.

What We're Looking For

• A university degree, with a preference for Business.
• 5+ years of progressive category management, insights, or related CPG experience.
• Expert knowledge of the NIQ Discover platform and retailer POS / shopper data systems.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to lead and develop category stories that influence decision-making.
• A naturally curious mindset with a deep understanding of consumer and shopper behaviour.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience leading market research and managing suppliers.
• A solid understanding of the Canadian CPG & Foodservice landscape.

Technical Stack

• NIQ Discover platform
• Retailer POS / shopper data systems
• Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint

Team & Environment

You will report to the Director Insights & Strategy and have a direct report to mentor, fostering a growth-driven environment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $92,795 to $121,795.
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance.
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match.
• Paid Parental Leave program.
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days, and a volunteer day off.
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA.
• Training and development programs.
• Saputo Flex Program, offering a flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs.
• Organized activities for employees and their families.
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products.

Work Mode

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. We support employment equity and strive to embed diversity and inclusion in our operations. We invite candidates from all horizons to join our family and welcome applications from people with disabilities.