Associate Manager, Market Insights

Job title: Associate Manager, Market Insights Location : Etobicoke, Ontario Schedule : Monday to Friday About Us: Welcome to Lactalis Canada – where we take pride in being recognized as one of 2025 GTA's Top Employers Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheese strings. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter. About the opportunity: 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. General Accountability: 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. 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 Develop and maintain a reporting portal for One Lactalis to help centralize all data needs Assist and lead some portions of the Shopper Study within Lactalis insights team 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 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 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 Combine available internal (e.g. SAP, TPM, TPO) and external sources of data (e.g. Nielsen, POS tools) to analyze market trends, develop intelligence regarding market share and performance. Leverage data to communicate insights and create sell stories supporting cross functional priorities What you will bring: 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 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 What Lactalis will offer: Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks: A Competitive Base Salary A Performance-Based Bonus System 4 Weeks of Vacation Benefits starting day 1 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 internal career advancement with potential for international mobility Our ESG commitment: Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do. At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world. Our commitment to DEI: Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained. Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.