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<h1 style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><img style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt" src="https://hcm4preview.sapsf.com/doc/custom/mccormickdev/ENG.png " alt="" width="" height=""></h1> McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry. Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada. McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormick & Company Inc. The Power of People is one of our five pillars. It has been the foundation for McCormick's success for decades. There is something inspiring about working at McCormick. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Without our employees, our success is not possible. Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed. McCormick Canada is seeking a full-time Category Analyst on the Headquarter Category Management Team. This new hire will work in McCormick’s Canadian Consumer Products Division, located in the Drew Road, Mississauga, ON office [hybrid role] and report to a Category Manager II. POSITION OVERVIEW The HQ Category Management Analyst helps the business understand what is happening in the marketplace and what we should do about it. This role uses data and insights to identify trends, opportunities, and risks across our categories, customers, brands, and competitors. This is not just a reporting role. The Analyst will go beyond pulling data and building scorecards by helping explain what the numbers mean, why they matter, and what actions the business should consider next. Stakeholders will not simply come to this person for data; they will seek their perspective on what the data means and what the business should do next. The successful candidate will be analytical, curious, proactive, and able to turn complex information into clear stories and recommendations. This role works closely with Category Management, Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, and Trade Marketing to support better decisions and stronger category growth. RESPONSIBILITIES <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Analyze category, brand, customer, and item performance to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Translate data into clear insights, stories, and recommendations that help teams make better business decisions</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Own regular category reporting, scorecards, business updates, and insight summaries</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support category strategies through analysis of assortment, shelving, pricing, promotion, distribution, innovation, and competitive activity</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Help build internal and customer-facing category stories, business reviews, best-in-class merchandising, and planning materials</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Monitor shopper, consumer, customer, competitor, and marketplace trends to understand what is changing and why it matters</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Colaborate with Category Management, Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, and Trade Marketing to connect data, business needs, and recommended actions</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Improve reporting, tools, and processes so insights are easier to access, understand, and use, including Nielsen database management.</li> </ul> REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Analytics, Finance, Management, or related field</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">2+ years of experience in CPG, Category Management, Sales, Analytics, Revenue Management, Shopper Insights, or related role</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand data, identify patterns, and explain business implications</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience using syndicated data, retailer POS data, Nielsen, Circana, Numerator, retailer portals, or similar tools</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong communication, organization, and storytelling skills</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Curious, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with cross-functional teams</li> </ul> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Exposure to assortment analysis, space planning, shelving strategy, or category reviews</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience supporting customer business reviews, line reviews, or annual planning</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Understanding of key category levers including pricing, promotion, merchandising, distribution</li> </ul> #LI-NP2 In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $70,360-$120,360. Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick Canada are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="list-style-type:none"> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits</li> <li>Family-friendly benefits such as maternity leave top-up and Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Retirement and investment programs including a matching DC pension plan, group RRSP, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan</li> </ul> </li> </ul> This posting is for a existing position within McCormick. Please note that McCormick does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process. Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. Please notify H.R. if required.

Category Management Analyst II (HYBRID) (MISSISSAUGA, ON, CA, L5S 1S7)