Senior Product Manager, Value Creation
- Brampton, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
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.What you'll do: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 plansAcquire knowledge and insights of corporate strategy, consumer insights and economic outlook to develop the CB portfolio strategy for new productsDevelop 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 promotionsDevelop 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 teamsApply financial and management information systems to compile, analyze and monitor sales results and recommend corrective actions / see opportunities for newly launched productsDevelop and maintain good working relationships with manufacturers to ensure proper execution of product launches and optimum service levels are being metResponsible 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 ideasCoaching and talent development for Assistant Product Manager direct reportChair design kick-off meetings to ensure team understanding of the project strategyLead forward looking innovation conversations with our vendors and chair project kick-off meetings ensuring clear understanding of critical turning pointsBuilding and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belongingWhat you bring:Minimum 5-7 years’ of product management/merchandising or equivalent experienceUniversity degree required in Management, Marketing or EquivalentProject Management Certification and/or MBA an assetStrong leadership and managerial skills including project managementStrong presentation and analytical skills with the ability to provide recommendations and build plans from key analyticsAdvanced level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projectsAdvanced understanding of marketing and merchandising practices and proceduresAbility to build strong collaborative working relationships with cross functional teamsSpecialized interpersonal and decision making skills with the ability to resolve situations with colleagues where there may be some level of conflict, stress or uncertaintyAdvanced computer skills with the ability to produce effective reports, documents, spreadsheets and presentationsAt Loblaw, we respect the environment, source products with integrity and make a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers.Loblaw recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we build in our organization. At Loblaw, we celebrate diversity where differences are valued and supported. Commitment to being an equal opportunity employer is a priority to us, and we encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply to our jobs.Accommodation in the recruitment, assessment, and hiring process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.#EN #SS #ON