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Foodstuffs North Island Limited Category Manager - Seasonal & Confectionary
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degreeHigh School (S.S.C.E)
loacation Foodstuffs Landing Drive, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
loacation Foodstuffs Lan..........New Zealand
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<p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Category Manager&nbsp;–&nbsp;Seasonal &amp;&nbsp;Confectionary</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Ko&nbsp;wai&nbsp;mātou&nbsp;– About us</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Kia ora. &nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Foodies.  You know New World,&nbsp;PAK’nSAVE&nbsp;and Four&nbsp;Square&nbsp;right?&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;us!  With 300+ stores and over 27,000 Foodies across Te Ika-a-Maui, our North Island Co-op has the privilege of helping New Zealanders get more out of life.  Locally owned, we reflect the communities we serve, and we celebrate our people - our taonga, every day for being uniquely them.   </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Our Merchandise team works with supplier partners and store teams on category ranging, buying,&nbsp;pricing&nbsp;and promotions so we can get the right products on the right shelves at the right time for our customers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Te&nbsp;Tūranga&nbsp;– About the role</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re&nbsp;looking for a Category Manager – Seasonal &amp; Confectionery to help deliver one of our most exciting, fast-moving, and highly seasonal portfolios across New World,&nbsp;PAK’nSAVE&nbsp;and Four Square.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">This category is all about big moments and big execution&nbsp;-&nbsp;from Easter and Christmas planning a year out, to managing major multinational suppliers, to keeping everyday trading humming.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll&nbsp;also:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Owning the end-to-end Seasonal &amp; Confectionery category plan, aligned to Co-op and banner strategies</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Leading category planning,&nbsp;execution&nbsp;and performance across multiple banners</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Building and&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;strong relationships with major suppliers,&nbsp;stores&nbsp;and senior internal stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Developing,&nbsp;negotiating&nbsp;and managing joint business plans with key supplier partners</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Reviewing and optimising pricing, promotions and ranging to maximise customer value and commercial outcomes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Confidently navigating complex and challenging stakeholder conversations</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Managing high volumes of work through strong prioritisation, time&nbsp;management&nbsp;and resilience</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Leading, coaching and developing a team to foster a high</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">performance, inclusive and engaged culture</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Ngā&nbsp;painga&nbsp;– What we offer</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re&nbsp;committed to providing awesome experiences for our people, including offering a range of benefits </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Free carparking -&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;got over 1,000 carparks including free EV plugs </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Southern cross health insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Onsite café with subsidised meals, mini mart, 5% discount at our retail stores </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Flexible working options, a day off on your birthday, long service leave  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Inhouse learning and development programmes and courses, flu vaccinations, and social network groups (we call them Tribes). </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">He kōrero&nbsp;mōu&nbsp;– About you</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">This role will suit someone&nbsp;who’s&nbsp;commercially curious, high on initiative, and loves working at pace&nbsp;-&nbsp;especially when the workload spikes around seasonal moments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Experience is less important than attitude. If&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;keen to learn, ready to roll your sleeves up, and you thrive in a busy trading rhythm,&nbsp;we’d&nbsp;love to hear from you.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Ideally,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;have:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in grocery retail, FMCG and/or B2B environments&nbsp;is&nbsp;advantageous&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Proven experience managing large,&nbsp;complex&nbsp;or high-value categories (or equivalent commercial leadership experience)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">A track record&nbsp;of influencing multiple stakeholders and navigating challenging conversations</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Strong commercial capability across pricing, promotions, supplier&nbsp;negotiations&nbsp;and performance management</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and developing others</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent planning,&nbsp;communication&nbsp;and problem-solving skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Experience awesome. Achieve awesome. Be awesomely you.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re&nbsp;proud to have a focus on Diversity &amp; Inclusion here at Foodies and welcome courageous behaviour, encourage togetherness, inspire our people to be their best selves in our Foodies whānau. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">If you require accessibility support to ensure you can fairly access our recruitment process, please reach out to &nbsp;</span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:Recruitment.Foodstuffs@foodstuffs.co.nz"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Recruitment.Foodstuffs@foodstuffs.co.nz</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.  Accessibility support could include, interview location, sign language interpreter, assistive technology. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Don’t&nbsp;‘cart’ around – apply now!</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p> </p><p><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>\n<p></p><p><br></p><p></p>\n

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