Description & Requirements About the RoleCategory Development - Senior Analyst, is a key interface between Kraft Heinz Marketing, Sales and our Customers. The purpose of this role is to represent the objective voice of the shopper and give strategic, sound category insight into how we sustainably grow categories.The role requires the ability to see the bigger picture and provide category insight into long term (18-36 months) strategic category plans and be able to communicate that vision with key stakeholders. There is an element of commercial capability required around forecasting and understanding the health of a Category and the viability of NPD.Key Responsibilities -Develop detailed plans for category deep dives & roadmaps and shelf layouts, with timely communication and involvement of all stakeholders.Contribute to a team responsible for portfolio management across 6-7 categories and across the ANZ market.Individual responsibility for 3-4 categories across ANZ – be the SME on these Categories and their ShoppersWork closely with Marketing & Insights to develop a strong NPD pipeline – including identifying Categories/segments of the future & sizing NPD within thoseSupport the creation of 3-year category strategies identifying Category Value Drivers.About YouCategory development and/or NAM experience: Ideally FMCG is desired.Strategically minded with ability to turn insights into actionCommercially confident with good understanding of long term forecastingExperience with Shopper data (Quantium/Dunhumby) & understanding of QualitativeNielsen and/or Aztec scan/panel is advantageous.Advanced Excel and Power Point.Benefits ProgramHybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work.Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package.Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and up to 3 weeks for secondary care givers.Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter.Great Place to Work certification in Australia.In House Training ProgramsCorporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing – Utilize a range of discount programs (gym membership, health insurance, banking) depending on location.The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don't meet 100% of the criteria. So- if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified)- please don't hesitate to apply!#LDNI
