Category Manager - Pantry

Woolworths Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Team discounts across Woolworths Group

Sonder app access

Wellbeing programs

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Woolworths Group in Auckland, NZ seeks a Category Manager to drive assortment, pricing, promotions and placement. You will lead a team, collaborate with Marketing, Digital, Operations and Finance to deliver strategy, growth and profitability targets.

The role focuses on customer-driven product ranges and strong supplier partnerships in a large FMCG retail environment. You will influence cross-functional stakeholders, develop category plans, and champion innovation and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or similar role in a large retail organisation or FMCG environment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing customer-focused category plans aligned with the divisional strategy and supported by data.
• Strong negotiation and influence skills with cross-functional and external stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Ability to become an industry expert in the field of responsibility within Australia.
• Passion for product and product development, staying at the forefront of innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Build the category strategy by gaining a thorough understanding of customer insights & market to contribute to the Strategy.
• Curate ranges, refine pricing and promotion channel plan in line with Category Strategy, using Customer and Market insights to ensure it’s aligned to strategies.
• Partner with Suppliers to build relationship and optimise supplier portfolio in category to increase sales, profit and customer advocacy.
• Ensure that all products ranged within the category are compliant to Australian consumer law.
• Delivery of the financial KPIs for the category across sales, profit, inventory and market share.
• Delivery of the non-financial KPIs for people development, Voice of Supplier, Voice of Team and Voice of Customer.
• Developing & implementing customer centered category plans and reviews
• Sourcing products that are customer centric and provide a competitive advantage.
• Negotiating with suppliers on range, COGs and promotional investment.
• Collaboration with the various cross functional teams e.g., Marketing, Online, Replenishment, Customer Insights, Rewards.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Job description

• Full time, permanent opportunity in Auckland, NZ. The portfolio is Rice, Pasta & International
• Inclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career opportunities
• Opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in New Zealand

We are Woolworths Group | Ko Woolworths Tātou

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you'll do | Hei mahi

A Category Manager focuses on the continual improvement of our range and is responsible for managing all aspects of product, price, promotions and placement. They develop and lead their team to deliver targets on sales growth, profitability and market share through collaboration with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders.

Working in consultation with Internal stakeholders (Marketing, Digital, E-Commerce, Operations, Finance & Peoples Team) to deliver on strategy as well as financial and non financial objectives.

The Key Responsibilities Include

• Build the category strategy by gaining a thorough understanding of customer insights & the market to contribute to the Strategy.
• Curate ranges, refine pricing and promotion channel plan in line with Category Strategy, using Customer and Market insights to ensure it’s aligned to strategies.
• Partner with Suppliers to build relationship and optimise supplier portfolio in category to increase sales, profit and customer advocacy.
• Ensure that all products ranged within the category are compliant to Australian consumer law.
• Delivery of the financial KPIs for the category across sales, profit, inventory and market share.
• Delivery of the non-financial KPIs for people development, Voice of Supplier, Voice of Team and Voice of Customer.
• Developing & implementing customer centered category plans and reviews
• Sourcing products that are customer centric and provide a competitive advantage.
• Negotiating with suppliers on range, COGs and promotional investment.
• Collaboration with the various cross functional teams e.g., Marketing, Online, Replenishment, Customer Insights, Rewards.

What you’ll bring | Hei koha

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or similar role in a large retail organisation or FMCG environment
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing customer-focused category plans aligned with the divisional strategy and supported by sound commercial insights and data.
• Strong negotiation and influence skills with cross-functional and external stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Ability to become an industry expert in the field of responsibility within Australia.
• Passion for product and product development, staying at the forefront of innovation and continuous improvement.

What you’ll experience | Ngā Huanga

Our Team Members Are At The Heart Of Everything We Do And We’re Always Looking For Ways To Support Your Career Journey And Reward Great Work

• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group | No Woolworths tātou

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.