Category Manager - Plastics & Merchandise

Humes is a leading pipeline systems supplier, connecting NZ communities since 1923. Our key customer segments are Civil infrastructure, Residential Subdivision, Drainlayer and Rural. We are extremely proud of our heritage and the platform it provides our people and business for growth.
We currently have an opportunity for an experiencedCategory Manager – Plastics & Merchandiseto join the team and help drive growth across all our key markets.
While mainly based in our Penrose Support Office, (where we have free on-site parking) this role requires some national travel to meet customers, key suppliers and of course collaborate with the Humes teams based in our 17 Branches.
The Category Manager will be responsible for all aspects of performance within the Plastics & Merchandise range. Key areas of focus are;
Profitability & PricingProduct ranging (incl. sustainable inventory levels)Process disciplinesSupplier selection and managementInnovation and new product launchNou te rourou - What's in it for you? Competitive Remuneration PackageFletcher Building Staff discounts – PlaceMakers/Mico/Southern CrossEmployee Education Fund – Financial Educational support for Staff & DependentsMarket leading parental leave policyFB Campus with Free Parking & EV car chargingMinimum 3-5 years business experience or background in Category / Product Management, preferably in construction materials; distribution, manufacturing, industrial or similar sectorTrack record implementing category strategy and management frameworks, pricing structures and processes to create and execute opportunities across the categoryDemonstrated experience in developing customer-led insights into actionable marketing plansStrong Sales, Marketing and Technical acumen, with relevant skills in best practice disciplinesAnalytical thinking with strong project management disciplinesOutstanding interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and verbal) Research shows that females and minority groups don't apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description. We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don't fit it, we would still love you to apply.
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