Frozen Category Assistant Manager — Growth & Analysis

Foodstuffs North Island; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free carparking

Health insurance

Café with discounted meals and staff 5

Flexible working

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island is seeking an Assistant Category Manager, Frozen, to support the frozen portfolio across New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square. You will work closely with the Category Manager and assistants to drive range, pricing and promotional opportunities.

You will develop strong relationships with suppliers and store teams, analyse performance data and help position products to meet customer needs in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry or a similar fast-moving commercial environment.
• Exposure to category management, buying, merchandising, ranging, sourcing or promotions.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities with trend identification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Category Manager to plan, organise and operate the frozen portfolio.
• Review range, pricing and promotional performance across three banners.
• Manage product, pricing and promotional activity to meet deadlines.
• Build relationships with suppliers, stores and teams across Foodstuffs North Island.
• Contribute to category planning, forecasting, supplier negotiations and product positioning.

Skills

Food industry experience

Category management

Merchandising

Pricing

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Foodstuffs North Island is seeking an Assistant Category Manager, Frozen, to support the frozen portfolio across New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square. You will work closely with the Category Manager and assistants to drive range, pricing and promotional opportunities.

You will develop strong relationships with suppliers and store teams, analyse performance data and help position products to meet customer needs in a fast-paced retail environment.