Job Description

At Bayer we\'re visionaries, driven to solve the world\'s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none\' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We\'re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining \'impossible\'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you\'re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there\'s only one choice.

Category Insights Manager

The Category Insights Manager is responsible for providing our Consumer Health team with insight and information to drive better brand/customer decisions and deliver a longer term strategic plan for category management.

Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a 12-month contract position located in Mississauga, Ontario.

What you will do:

• Leads Business/Category reviews
• Development of overall 4Ps (Trade Fundamentals), channel strategies
• Inclusive of Display Strategy/Design & Net Revenue Management (Pack Price Architecture, Pricing & Promotional Modules)
• Lead & develop POG merchandising initiatives & analysis to drive growth and Category Leadership/Advisorships with Key Accounts
• Lead the development of New Product Development strategies with a focus on trade fundamentals
• Own relationship with Data Vendors (Nielsen/IQVIA & Springboard
• Ensure accuracy of databases/tools & facilitating training for the commercial team
• Act primarily as a consultant for the Trade Activation & Account Teams on Category Insights and Analytical Storytelling methodology & positioning for selling
• Assist with design, setup and interpretation of Trade Fundamentals research
• Develop relationships with external retail contacts especially in POG/Category Insights

Who you are:

• BA/BSC degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years in a commercial role with P&L responsibility in FMCPG or OTC
• Strategic Thinking
• Highly Analytical & Numerate
• Strong Communication and influencing skills
• Team Player & Strong Collaborator

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees\' differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer\'s values and purpose.

Learn more about our values and purpose at:

Application deadline: September 26, 2023

Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

Location:

Canada : Ontario : Mississauga

Division:

Consumer Health

Reference Code:

801340

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