Parnell, AucklandOur CompanyThe Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $26 billion in revenue and is the 5th largest food and beverage company in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream – it is our GLOBAL VISION. To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people.It's a Question of TasteDo more, be more. Whatever your aspirations, experience something exceptional at Kraft Heinz. We'll give you the freedom to determine your own direction and deliver in your own style. Outperform our expectations and you'll move forward faster than you ever thought possible. Come ready to dream. Come eager to grow.Get a taste of what your career could be at kraftheinzcompany.com/careers.Job DescriptionCategory Development Manager is a key interface between Kraft Heinz Marketing, Sales, Activation and our Customers. This role will facilitate communication, reporting and insights to identify and deliver category deliverables for Kraft Heinz, supporting one of the ANZ Business Units at Kraft Heinz Company. The role requires the ability to provide category insight into the brand and customer plans during brand planning processes and developing category plans with sales and marketing and engaging retailers on one selected category.Responsible for supporting functions in promotional strategies, as well as the creation, activation and post-launch assessment of NPD. This role will provide actionable insights and use it to support decision making and ultimately plan and define the retailer execution of said plans.You will be responsible for:Range Review Process: Lead range reviews for the portfolio, as well as support smaller range reviews where necessary. Develop detailed plans for range reviews and layouts, with timely communication and involvement of all stakeholders.Planograms & Assortment: Responsible for optimising planograms and assortment across the portfolios and within customers.Business Planning Cycle (Category Strategy: Support the creation of 3-year category strategies identifying Category Value Drivers. Contribute relevant consumer insights during brand planning processes and developing customer plans.Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies, programs and goalsUphold the Kraft Heinz values and to work in a way that contributes to the company’s visionTo be successful in this role you must:Have a Bachelor – Marketing or analytical discipline is desirable3+ year’s category development and/or NAM experience: Ideally FMCG is desiredNielsen and/or Aztec scan/panel is advantageousAdvanced Excel and Power PointPromotion and/or range modellingStore Layout software such as: Apollo, JDAEligibility to work in New ZealandWe are a Company that is dynamic and exciting, and one which dreams big. If you are passionate about what you do and enjoy working in a culture that is transparent, collaborative and one where you can make a difference every day, then this is the place for you. Kraft Heinz promotes a culture of ownership and meritocracy, that you could be a part of.If you think you are up for the challenge that this role offers, then don’t hesitate apply NOW!Only people who are eligible to work in New Zealand or who are certain they can gain eligibility through immigration processes should apply. Evidence will be required.Location(s)Head Office - Parnell
