Job Description
Overview:
Work for a global company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands.
Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is nurtured.
Bluebird Foods Ltd, proudly in NZ for 70 years, we are the leader in Salty Snacks and well known for our most loved and trusted range such as Bluebird Originals, Doritos, Copper Kettle, Grain Waves, Twisties and Cheetos! As part of PepsiCo.
Reporting to the Commercial Strategy Manager, this role will provide strategic direction for PepsiCo Foods to grow the Snackfood category. Delivering strong commercial results for both PepsiCo & Woolworths NZ.
Job Overview:
Coordinate, align & deliver an annual plan, that unlocks category growth for PepsiCo and Woolworths NZ
Develop & implement a mutually beneficial, initiative based, annual business agenda for PepsiCo & our customers – addressing aligned priority focus areas for category growth across range, space and activation.
Responsibilities:
Support the PepsiCo Category Strategy:
Working with the PepsiCo Commercial Strategy Manager & Insights Manager on the Category Growth Framework & the role in which PepsiCo plays.
Lead the tailoring of Category Strategy and Case for Change for customers to align with customer strategies & priorities.
Ownership for building and leading the customer engagement schedule to land the strategic business plan.
Being the voice of the customer internally to ensure PepsiCo strategies are set up to deliver against the needs of customers.
Full ownership for leading, planning and implementing the Category Review Campaign:
Leading annual Insight and quarterly customer meetings delivering actionable initiatives supported by the customer.
Working with the Shopper Insights and Shopper Marketing Manager to deliver PepsiCo annual activation and innovation workshops.
Responsible for the delivery of the Customer Range Review. Ensure key deliverables and timelines are met across objective setting, opportunity prioritisation, stakeholder alignment and post analysis
Day to day management of customer relationships with key stakeholders including Monthly buyer WIPs.
Supporting the commercial function in analyzing performance trends and providing insights to deliver against the PepsiCo Business Plan.
Work with customer leads on Joint Business Planning, leading the development of strategic growth areas and supporting information.
Assist the customer teams with additional analysis and insights to mitigate risk and exploit short term opportunities to close gaps to AOP/JBP.
Work with the customer and category lead to pro-actively understand the performance of the category and identifying opportunities for growth.
Customer Portfolio Management:-
Support the customer teams with monthly risk mitigation analysis to understand the drivers and subsequent business asks:
Lead the preparation for Stage Gate across appropriate segments. Ensure cross functional alignment across run rates, launch volumes, distribution and range and space strategy.
Supporting role for Field
Creation of customer facing selling materials as required
Qualifications:
Minimum 6-8 years FMCG experience
Tertiary qualification in marketing / commerce economics / business: or equivalent
Essential Experience / Job Knowledge
Minimum 2 years in a Category Management role
Proficient in analysis and use of software Circana/Nielsen/Quantium etc.
Experience in strategy development as well as execution
Proven ability to develop good working relationships cross functionally both internally and externally.
Customer facing experience in a category or commercial role.
Overview (Secondary Language):
About us:
We are a progressive and people-focused business and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career. We offer you:
An opportunity to join a Global FMCG Company and a Top Employer of Choice!
A competitive benefits package
Personal and Professional Growth Opportunities
Health and Wellness Programs
Work for a global company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands.
Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is nurtured.
Bluebird Foods Ltd, proudly in NZ for 70 years, we are the leader in Salty Snacks and well known for our most loved and trusted range such as Bluebird Originals, Doritos, Copper Kettle, Grain Waves, Twisties and Cheetos! As part of PepsiCo.
Reporting to the Commercial Strategy Manager, this role will provide strategic direction for PepsiCo Foods to grow the Snackfood category. Delivering strong commercial results for both PepsiCo & Woolworths NZ.
Job Overview:
Coordinate, align & deliver an annual plan, that unlocks category growth for PepsiCo and Woolworths NZ
Develop & implement a mutually beneficial, initiative based, annual business agenda for PepsiCo & our customers – addressing aligned priority focus areas for category growth across range, space and activation.
Responsibilities:
Support the PepsiCo Category Strategy:
Working with the PepsiCo Commercial Strategy Manager & Insights Manager on the Category Growth Framework & the role in which PepsiCo plays.
Lead the tailoring of Category Strategy and Case for Change for customers to align with customer strategies & priorities.
Ownership for building and leading the customer engagement schedule to land the strategic business plan.
Being the voice of the customer internally to ensure PepsiCo strategies are set up to deliver against the needs of customers.
Full ownership for leading, planning and implementing the Category Review Campaign:
Leading annual Insight and quarterly customer meetings delivering actionable initiatives supported by the customer.
Working with the Shopper Insights and Shopper Marketing Manager to deliver PepsiCo annual activation and innovation workshops.
Responsible for the delivery of the Customer Range Review. Ensure key deliverables and timelines are met across objective setting, opportunity prioritisation, stakeholder alignment and post analysis
Day to day management of customer relationships with key stakeholders including Monthly buyer WIPs.
Supporting the commercial function in analyzing performance trends and providing insights to deliver against the PepsiCo Business Plan.
Work with customer leads on Joint Business Planning, leading the development of strategic growth areas and supporting information.
Assist the customer teams with additional analysis and insights to mitigate risk and exploit short term opportunities to close gaps to AOP/JBP.
Work with the customer and category lead to pro-actively understand the performance of the category and identifying opportunities for growth.
Customer Portfolio Management:-
Support the customer teams with monthly risk mitigation analysis to understand the drivers and subsequent business asks:
Lead the preparation for Stage Gate across appropriate segments. Ensure cross functional alignment across run rates, launch volumes, distribution and range and space strategy.
Supporting role for Field
Creation of customer facing selling materials as required
Qualifications:
Minimum 6-8 years FMCG experience
Tertiary qualification in marketing / commerce economics / business: or equivalent
Essential Experience / Job Knowledge
Minimum 2 years in a Category Management role
Proficient in analysis and use of software Circana/Nielsen/Quantium etc.
Experience in strategy development as well as execution
Proven ability to develop good working relationships cross functionally both internally and externally.
Customer facing experience in a category or commercial role.
Overview (Secondary Language):
About us:
We are a progressive and people-focused business and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career. We offer you:
An opportunity to join a Global FMCG Company and a Top Employer of Choice!
A competitive benefits package
Personal and Professional Growth Opportunities
Health and Wellness Programs
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Category Manager - Woolworths NZ position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Wiri offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
