Business Analyst (8 - Month Contract)
Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada
Location: Mississauga, ON located at 2500 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga ON L5J 1K8; Hybrid
A little bit about us
As a company made up of pet owners, we believe that pets and people are better together. If you share our passion for pets and you're looking for a career where you can take ownership, collaborate and contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work, then you are the type of person we want at Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada. We are a leader in the pet care and pet nutrition industry, producing Canada’s best loved brands including Beneful ®, Beyond ®, Dog Chow ®, Cat Chow ®, Fancy Feast®, Friskies®, Tidy Cats®, Pro Plan®, Purina ONE® and many more. Join us in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.
What to Expect:
As a Business Analyst (8 - month contract), you will be providing analytics and insights to support the development of data sources and drive strategies that align with our key business objectives and drivers. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple assignments, consistently delivering high-quality work, and utilizing their expertise in analytics, data visualization, simulations, modelling, and storytelling to find solutions for various business and technical challenges.
A day in the life:
- Conduct promotional analysis/evaluations to drive Key Performance Indicators and optimize investment.
- Provide input to support Account Plans, Volume Submissions, and Trade Spend Management.
- Collaborate with the account team to improve numerical findings and advocate for standard methodologies in promotions.
- Act as the liaison in communication between cross-functional groups internally, focusing on Customer Insights, Trade Development (e.g., new item launches, seasonal opportunities), Sales Finance, Supply Chain, Accounts Receivable, etc.
- Manage and develop customer administration, including contracts, New Product Forms, pricing adjustments, customer listing base/distribution.
- Provide additional support as required on an ad-hoc basis within the Customer Business Team.
Role Requirements
- 2+ years of progressive data analysis experience coupled with 1-2 years of experience within a sales function
- Post secondary education in a Business-related field
- Previous experience in the extraction and analysis of POS data such as Retail Link, Nielsen, IRI, etc.
- Excellent understanding of technology: MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, advanced forecasting software, network applications related to sales information
Preferred Skills
- SAP and Power BI experience is an asset
- Able to handle and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
- Financial competence and an understanding of Profit & Loss drivers
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
- Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
- Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
- Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships
- Bring your dog to work!
What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
