Associate Manager, Market Insights ( 12 months contract

Job Title:

Associate Manager, Market Insights

Location:

405 the west mall

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time.

As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like‑minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

Our flexible hybrid work model accommodates 40% remote work, adapting to the evolving needs of our workforce. Step into a collaborative hub with our revamped office, and enjoy free parking, endless coffee, delicious Lactalis snacks, an on‑site gym, and more!

The Associate Manager, Market Insights is responsible for developing and maintaining reports that support strategic decision-making across all retail business accounts. This role ensures the delivery of consistent and accurate data, aligned with metrics agreed upon with key stakeholders to establish a single source of truth. Additionally, the position leverages technology to automate and enhance all data‑related process improvements.

• Responsible for the creation, maintenance, automation and distribution of weekly BI
• dashboards, encompassing all Retail business accounts and segments. Acts as a subject matter
• expert on all data needs. 20%
• Leverage deep understanding of workflow automation, machine learning and predictive
• modeling, to champion the adoption of such tools to automate manual tasks across multiple
• operational teams 15%
• Develop and maintain a reporting portal for One Lactalis to help centralize all data needs 10%
• Assist and lead some portions of the Shopper Study within Lactalis insights team 10%
• Assist in communication of various global insights to cross functional teams and improve
• storytelling and negotiation mindset within the organization. Convert insights into “So What”
• and influence all cross functional partners to an aligned solution 10%
• Work with cross functional teams (including IT) on managing Data projects on BI to be the
• single source of truth for category, sales, marketing and global teams 10%
• Act as an internal consultant to review existing sales processes and recommend
• improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Strategize on developing templates,
• tools and reports 10%
• Combine available internal (e.g. SAP, TPM, TPO) and external sources of data (e.g. Nielse

• University degree (or equivalent level of work experience)
• Analytical experience with POS tools and working knowledge of Sales insights is an asset
• 3 – 5 Years of work experience with data analytics, business intelligence, statistical modeling in complex fast paced organization
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong critical thinking and strategic mindset
• Curiosity with a solution focused approach
• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve processes
• Experience with BI reporting tools (Power BI or similar) as well as workflow automation
• Best-in-class analytical, quantitative and organization skills
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills
• Experience with all levels of team members to customize Insights Communication
• Maturity to know when to involve other cross functional partners/decision makers in the process for change management and decision making
• Math competency which can help in quick error detection and reading the data tables
• Effective power point skills for consistent communication across different teams

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

• A Performance-Based Bonus System
• 4 Weeks of Vacation
• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
• Learning and Development opportunities
• A commitment to…