Category Management Analyst

Category Management Analyst

Groupe Marcelle is currently seeking a Category Management Analyst for a permanent, full-time position. Reporting to the Head of Category Management, the Category Management Analyst is responsible for taking ownership, classifying, and continuously managing point-of-sale (POS) data from external third-party data providers. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of POS data that supports category performance analysis and aids in business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

The Category Management Analyst manages the classification of categories and products within external POS datasets, including maintaining and updating category and product hierarchies. Key responsibilities include validating data integrity, reconciling discrepancies between different data sources, and aligning external POS data with internal sales systems.

Additionally, the Analyst produces standardized monthly POS reports for the sales and marketing teams to support category reviews, brand performance tracking, and client material preparation. In close collaboration with the Category Manager, the Analyst provides reliable data to support internal reviews and client presentations, thereby fostering fact-based analysis and recommendations.

Work Environment

Workplace: 400 Ave. Sainte-Croix, Saint-Laurent, Quebec; Hybrid mode (minimum three (3) days per week in the office); A growing company; A dynamic team of professionals; Benefits: competitive base salary and generous benefits package (including flexible hours, medical and dental insurance, health management account, pension plan, telemedicine, employee assistance program, bonus, and holiday time off); Discounts offered to employees on all Groupe Marcelle products.

What You Will Do

• Take ownership and manage the classification of categories and products within external POS data sources from third-party providers, ensuring the consistency and accuracy of datasets.
• Maintain and update category and product hierarchies to reflect changes in the portfolio, clients, and market.
• Continuously validate the integrity of POS data, identifying, analyzing, and resolving data discrepancies.
• Reconcile external POS data with internal sales systems to ensure alignment and reliability of reports.
• Produce standardized monthly POS reports for the sales and marketing teams, including performance by category, brand, and segment.
• Support the Category Manager by providing data and analysis for category reviews, internal performance discussions, and client presentations.
• Ensure POS data is structured and governed to enable clear, reproducible, and timely reporting.
• Respond, as needed, to ad-hoc data and reporting requests from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Continuously improve processes, documentation, and efficiency of reporting related to category management POS data.

We Would Like to Meet You If You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field (required).
• 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Good understanding of the Canadian retail landscape.
• Passion for the beauty industry.

And If You Are

• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Naturally curious and eager to learn.
• Highly autonomous, client-focused, and innovative.

The list of main tasks and responsibilities above is a summary and indicative.

Key skills/competency

• Data Analysis
• Category Management
• Point of Sale (POS) Data
• Data Integrity
• Reporting
• Sales Performance
• Marketing Support
• Retail Landscape
• Data Reconciliation
• Data Classification