CATEGORY MANAGER - PRODUCE
Location
Role type
Application Closes
Support Office, Auckland
Support Office, Full-time
Saturday, 28 February 2015
Days of Work
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday
To be discussed
Description:
Category Manager
Category Manager
We are excited about our future, and we want you to be part of it! We are looking for high performing FMCG professionals to join our Buying team and make an impact while we continue on our journey of strategic growth.
As New Zealand’s leading supermarket brand, serving more than 2.5 million customers every week, we are committed to providing our customers with choice, value and convenience, so they’ll enjoy the best overall shopping experience.
About The Role
Due to a number of internal moves and newly created roles, Countdown has great opportunities for experienced Category Managers/Buyers to join us. This Category Management role will report directly to the Merchandise Manager.
Responsibilities include:
You Will Have:
We Will Offer You
As New Zealand’s leading supermarket brand, serving more than 2.5 million customers every week, we are committed to providing our customers with choice, value and convenience, so they’ll enjoy the best overall shopping experience.
About The Role
Due to a number of internal moves and newly created roles, Countdown has great opportunities for experienced Category Managers/Buyers to join us. This Category Management role will report directly to the Merchandise Manager.
Responsibilities include:
- Identifying and developing ranges
- Sourcing products
- Negotiating with suppliers
- Developing successful buying plans
- Managing indent product
- Determining both local and overseas product trends and converting these into sales
- Designing promotional programs to maximise sales
- Ensuring the product mix achieves the department's financial objectives
- Work collaboratively with Merchandise Manager to ensure effective delivery of strategy
You Will Have:
- Proven buying experience, in Produce
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Creativity and a passion for product development
- Awareness and experience in food safety and legal obligations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability in setting and achieving results
- Proven negotiation skills, sales management, and problem solving skills
- Tertiary qualification in a business or related degree will be highly regarded
We Will Offer You
- An Attractive remuneration and benefits package - including base salary, fully maintained and serviced vehicle, staff discount, and short and long term incentive scheme.
- Training and development - We pride ourselves in helping you realise your potential.
- An exciting career - As our business grows, so do the opportunities for our people.
If you have the energy, edge and ideas that will shape the future of our business for years to come then we want to hear from you!
Send your CV and Cover Letter to careers@countdown.co.nz
