Sydney Office - Australia/ PERMANENT/ SALARY: COMPETITIVE Job Purpose To represent the Category function for ANZ MPM business across all channelsWork as part of a cross functional team to champion the use of insight and Category thinking internally and with customers.Be a key stakeholder in range reviews, NPD planning and Go to Market plans.Develop compelling Category selling storiesLead reporting and analysis agenda for key categoriesWork in an agile manner and flex resource against strategic priorities Key Responsibilities This role deals with a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to the following:Global 5P category strategy & tactics to drive growth:Develop, test, analyse and evolve 5P plans by market & channelAnnual Business & Commercial planningBrand & MarketingBe a data & insight champion & lead best practise:Identify & leverage sound Category insights to driveMPM impact in market via range review & JBP processInternal decision making & planningLead, champion and educate the use of data within the business: sources, requirements and how they are used to add value.Shape the standardised global reportingSupportCHANNEL AND CUSTOMER:Key stakeholder in the customer range review process, representing a strategic Category view as well as compelling, insight driven selling stories to achieve MPM objectives in marketContribute to and attend customer meetings as requiredStrategic planning, support MPM agenda to optimise customer/ channel mixInfluence customer & channel strategy & deliver strategic long-term growthSupport development of aligned business plans across customer portfolioPRODUCT:Work closely with the Product Team to deliverNPD pipeline planning, commercialisation & Go to Market (5P plan)Strategic Category mapping, vision & planningProvideREPORTING & INSIGHT:Work closely with Sales and Finance teams to optimise shared business reportingProvide ad hoc analysis & insight to support projects internally and externally, in line with strategic prioritiesAssure, check, and monitor accuracy of scheduled delivery of data from data providers e.g., Quantium, IRI Australia Knowledge, Skills and Experience 4 Years + Category Management/ Commercial experience, within an FMCG environmentEvidence of developing and executing category strategies, tactics, and plansAn understanding of retailer landscapes, objectives, processes, and ways of workingExperience of using retailer data platforms e.g., Quantium & IRI for reporting & analysisStrong analytical skills & highly numerate with the ability to turn data into actionable strategy and insightsEvidence of creating compelling sales stories based on insight and thinkingFully computer literate; advanced Excel & PowerPoint in particularGood presentation skills for both external & internal business meetingsAbility to build open and honest relationships with people across all levels of the businessComfortable working with large amounts of complex data and information from a variety of sourcesFlexible working hours to accommodate cross-time zone meetings and WIPsHigh level of self-supervision, organisation & discipline - full preparation for meetings, prioritization of work, delivery of meetings & timely agreed follow-up.Effective relationship builder - dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers, developing, and maintaining effective 3rd party relationships gaining trust and respect.Effective communicator - ability to communicate with consumers, suppliers and key stakeholders clearly and concisely within the businessTime management - uses time effectively to manage a busy workload with the ability to prioritise important tasks.
Works well under pressure and to set deadlinesLearning and development - desire to constantly learn and develop - has a growth mindsetAttention to detail - ensures accurate delivery of information and collateral in a timely and effective mannerPersonal Learning - Seeks feedback and reacts / learns from experienceAction Orientation - a self-starter who can react effectively to opportunities or issuesCommercial Acumen - able to understand and evaluate commercial scenarios and be able to present case to wider business audienceThink global, act local - the ability to flex style and thinking according to local market needs and differencesExperience working with top tier retailersCreative and curious mindset with the ability to both identify and develop areas of opportunity and grow salesEducated to degree level, ideally in marketing or business-related degreeAbility to think strategically and cross functionally Is this role for you?
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