Private Label Category Manager at Foodstuffs

We are searching for a talented Private Label Category Manager to join our team for a 12-month fixed term contract. Foodstuffs is a 100% New Zealand owned and operated organization with a rich history dating back to 1922. As one of the country's largest and most successful businesses, we manage the national brand, government advocacy, and the own brand product portfolio for our regional co-operatives. We pride ourselves on our deep community roots and our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers. If you are an experienced professional looking to contribute to one of New Zealand's most trusted grocery brands, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Key outcomes

• Take a lead role in nurturing and growing the Pams brand, which is a staple in households across Aotearoa.
• Manage the full lifecycle of a portfolio of own brand products within our business.
• Utilize customer insights and market trend data, including tools like Nielsen and dunnhumby, to guide your decision-making and product development.
• Create and propose category strategies that align with our core brand promises and regional requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with regional category managers and internal stakeholders to secure support for your strategic initiatives.
• Lead project teams using an agile approach to deliver category action plans and achieve measurable results.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of your assigned categories at the market, product, and supplier levels to identify opportunities for value engineering and supply chain improvements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in FMCG product or category management.
• Strong commercial acumen paired with a genuine passion for high-quality product development.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex data insights clearly.
• A solid understanding of how a cooperative retail model functions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while leading teams with a coaching-focused style.
• Fluency in English.
• Relevant experience in the New Zealand or international FMCG retail or food industry is highly regarded.

Benefits

We offer a hybrid work arrangement to support a healthy work-life balance for our team members.

How to apply

If you are ready to take on this challenge and help shape the future of our own brands, please submit your application through our official portal. We look forward to reviewing your experience and discussing how you can contribute to our continued success.