Product Strategy Analyst

UFA Co-operative Ltd.•Calgary, AB

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Product Strategy, the Product Strategy Analyst will work closely with Product Strategy Managers to investigate market and competitive trends, analyze retail performance, identify opportunities and risks, and assist in providing information to support the Product Strategy Manager’s data-driven assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies. This role combines market research, competitor intelligence, retail performance analysis, product and category optimization insights, pricing support, space productivity, and business reporting to help shape the product strategy across the retail network. The ideal candidate is curious about retail and agriculture products, detail‑oriented, commercially minded, comfortable working with numbers, and passionate about using data to influence strategy in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Information Management; or 3+ years of experience in an analytical role, ideally within retail, merchandising, procurement, category support, business analysis, or a consumer‑focused environment
Strong interest in retail, products, customers, competitors, and commercial business decisions.
Research skills with the ability to gather information from multiple sources and determine what is relevant to the business.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify meaningful business insights
Comfortable working with sales, inventory, pricing, and other business information.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office and Copilot applications
Experience working with large datasets and building dashboards/analytical models to support business decisions
High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accurate and timely work.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present analysis and recommendations clearly.
Ability to work independently while also building effective relationships and seeking guidance to collaborate effectively within a cross‑functional team
Ability to travel as necessary to fulfill business requirements

Nice To Haves

Retail, agricultural, livestock, or related industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive industry, competitor, seasonality and market trend research, leverage external data sources, and apply these insights to enhance product strategy and drive informed business decisions.
Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and risks across product categories and retail performance
Support Product Strategy Managers by gathering and analyzing data for product assortment, pricing, promotional and retail strategy initiatives
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytical models to track key business and product performance metrics
Translate and present analytical findings into clear, concise insights for cross‑functional stakeholders
Support strategic decision‑making through ad hoc analysis, scenario modeling, and performance deep dives
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all analyses and reporting
Continuously identify opportunities to improve analytical processes, tools, and reporting efficiency
Develop an understanding of vendor relationships, product costs, pricing, promotions, inventory, and supplier performance