Manager, Category Leadership – Danone Canada

September 5, 2025

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About The Job
Reporting to the Director of Category Management & Advisorship, we’re looking for a Manager, Category Leadership, to support our Category Management team

About The Job
Reporting to the Director of Category Management & Advisorship, we’re looking for a Manager, Category Leadership, to support our Category Management team
More specifically, you will be responsible for

  • Market Analysis and Insights Create, standardize and socialize retailer POS reporting to highlight trends, drivers and opportunities.
  • Category Strategy Development Developing and implementing category strategies that align with overall business goals and customer needs.
  • Assortment and Planogram Optimization Optimizing product assortments, shelving layouts (planograms), and in-store displays to maximize sales and space efficiency.
  • Communication and Collaboration Communicating with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and operations teams, to ensure alignment and effective execution of category strategies.
  • Planning Quarterly and annual planning, overlaying business strategies and priorities to support overall category growth with key retailers.

About You
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field required.
  • 3-5 years of experience in category management, vendor advisorship, sales or customer facing roles.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with vendors and stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other customer POS analytical software is required.

About us
Are you ready to join our incredible team?