Job Description

Canon has been at the forefront of digital imaging solutions for more than 80 years. We\xe2\x80\x99ve established a diverse culture that\xe2\x80\x99s made us a respected and successful industry leader. Canon\xe2\x80\x99s corporate philosophy is Kyosei: all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future. We have been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s best employers for diversity. Each year, we demonstrate our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability by participating in programs that support this philosophy and our Environmental Charter. Since 2019, Canon Canada has been named one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Greenest Employers, an award that recognizes employers leading the way in creating a culture of environmental awareness We\xe2\x80\x99ve adopted to the new world of work by introducing various workstyles to compliment our philosophy of belonging. We have high expectations of ourselves \xe2\x80\x93 and of you. We expect you to be self-motivated and driven and to contribute from Day 1. We want your career with us to be a journey, and we provide the tools to help you succeed and have a valuable role in Canon\xe2\x80\x99s story. We offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, recognition programs, and other perks. Come and join our team and reap the rewards as we work to take Canon to the next level!

Category Analyst - Hybrid
We\'re looking for a Category Analyst to join our Product and Business Planning team! As the Cateogy Analyst, you will be utilizing your keen sense for data analysis to analyze product sell-through, update sales and purchase forecasts, and analyze P&L.
Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate product trends and run rate
• Perform competitive market analysis for trends and promotions
• Estimate rolling month-end inventory based on forecast
• Communicate the purchase plan to the Sales team
• Compare and analyze variances between monthly budgets and actuals, and provide commentary
• Prepare revenue budget plans for assigned products and present to the manager
• Follow-up with Canon Japan on shipment and delivery orders

To Succeed, You Will Need

• Post-Secondary education with a focus on supply chain or business administration
• 3-5 years of related work experience
• Strong ability to analyze forecasts
• Experience with P&L, analysis of and providing recommendations based on P&L
• Excellent computer and technical skills - focus on MS Excel Vlookups, Pivots and If-statements
• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines
• French or Japanese is considered an asset

Why Join?


HYBRID WORK

• This position offers a Hybrid work schedule. You will be required to be in the office Mondays and Wednesdays each week, with the ability to work from home for the remainder of the week (subject to specific business needs requiring office attendance)
• When working from home, a reliable internet connection is required. Remote work is supported with cloud-based applications and collaboration tools

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental and vision
• Life insurance, disability and wellness programs
• Vacation, Paid Personal Time and Sick days
• Matching RRSP contribution & Profit Sharing Program
• Tuition Assistance Program for professional continuing education
• Discounts on Canon products, retailers, memberships and more!

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Free coffee and snacks
• On-site cafeteria and outdoor patio
• Employee gym and fitness centre
• Employee referral program
• Inspire Program, online peer-to-peer recognition for redeemable points on hundreds of products
• Community involvement

COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Canon is committed to the health and safety of our employees, customers and communities.
• A critical component of our workplace safety program includes our COVID-19 vaccination policy. Employees are required to be fully vaccinated and must provide Canon with proof of vaccination. Canon will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment.

Join our team and reap the rewards as we work to take Canon to the next level! As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting and celebrating the diversity in our workforce. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment. Canon Canada Inc. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. For applicants requiring accommodation in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired, please contact us at accessibility@canada.canon.com or at 1-855-531-3850 or 905-863-8713. Since 1973, Canon Canada has been the leading provider of consumer, business, and professional digital imaging innovation. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, with additional offices across the country, we are committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty and provide 100% Canadian-based service and support for every product we distribute.

To learn more about Canon, visit careers.canon.ca