Sr. Product Manager

Loblaw Companies Limited • Brampton, ON

7d • CA$90,000 - CA$120,000

About The Position

The successful candidate will lead a control brand portfolio, leverage customer insights and industry trends to develop drive first to market innovation, and with strong market knowledge drive growth in our base innovation. Reporting to the Senior Director, Loblaw Brands, the incumbent will ensure health of the base program by ensuring delivery of all maintenance projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years’ of product management/merchandising or equivalent experience
• University degree required in Management, Marketing or Equivalent
• Strong leadership and managerial skills including project management
• Strong presentation and analytical skills with the ability to provide recommendations and build plans from key insights
• Advanced level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects
• Advanced understanding of marketing and merchandising practices and procedures
• Ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with cross functional teams
• Specialized interpersonal and decision making skills with the ability to resolve situations with colleagues where there may be some level of conflict, stress or uncertainty
• Advanced computer skills with the ability to produce effective reports, documents, spreadsheets and presentations

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Certification and/or MBA an asset

Responsibilities

• Develop strong working relationships with key team members including Category Management, Supply Chain, Control Brand Sourcing teams, and Marketing to ensure effective collaboration and execution of CB strategies and plans
• Acquire knowledge and insights of corporate strategy, consumer insights and economic outlook to develop the CB portfolio strategy for new products
• Develop strategic rationale and cases for new product development including financial feasibility and negotiations, supplier selection, product and packaging features, sales projections, pricing recommendations, marketing, merchandising and promotions
• Develop strategy for new product categories including merchandising, packaging, pricing, promotions and marketing to ensure continued growth and improve sales potential which will be managed by the divisional category teams
• Apply financial and management information systems to compile, analyze and monitor sales results and recommend corrective actions / see opportunities for newly launched products
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with manufacturers to ensure proper execution of product launches and optimum service levels are being met
• Responsible for end-to-end project management (ie. owner of team collaboration to ensure strategies are met and projects are delivered on time and meet stated objectives for both base maintenance and new products)
• Arrange and participate in department meetings to develop strategies, troubleshoot and actively pursue innovative items, ingredients and packaging ideas
• Coaching and talent development for Assistant Product Manager direct report
• Chair design kick-off meetings to ensure team understanding of the project strategy
• Lead forward looking innovation conversations with our vendors and chair project kick-off meetings ensuring clear understanding of critical turning points
• Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

Benefits

• progressive careers
• comprehensive training
• flexibility
• competitive benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior