About the role
This position is responsible for administering the GS1 NPC (National Product Catalogue) & GTM process for New Zealand. This includes managing GS1 and customer requirements, working with Retail Marketing and Customer Development Teams to ensure changes are made in a sustainable and timely manner to support customer programmes. In addition, provide GS1 NPC AU back up when the GTM Manager AU is unavailable, executive level administration support to VP/GM where required and other administrative support/projects as requested.
Key responsibilities
Manage the loading of data to the GS1 NPC system in a timely manner to support the business needs in accordance with GS1 and Customer requirements
Load new products, price changes, item changes and deletions into the Master Data Management (MDM) and upload to the NPC system
Liaise with GS1 on behalf of the Company around new product details and dimensions
Work with Innovit and GS1 on systems issues and changes, including system upgrades which will involve testing and training
Advise and work with Retail Marketing, Customer Development about issues relating to the NPC and products
Troubleshoot issues and maintain the MDM and NPC data
Quality check information and provide administration associated with the wholesale price list distribution to customers
Provide backup support for GS1 NPC AU when the GTM Manager AU is unavailable
Extend SKUs to NZ and track their loading, follow up on the workflow process and work with Retail Marketing to ensure timebound processes are tracked and adhered to
Keep Go-to-market steps on track and up to date, and ensure all critical timepoints are met
About you
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, Data Management, or a related field
Minimum two years of hands-on experience in master data administration, consumer packaged goods (CPG) / fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), or go-to-market operations
Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) systems and uploading/maintaining data on National Product Catalogue (NPC) platforms
Operational familiarity with SAP for price information management, data entry, auditing, and reconciliation
Experience using or managing workflows in GS1, Innovit, AODocs, and GTM Hub platforms
Proven ability to work directly with external organisations (e.g., GS1, Innovit) and internal teams (Retail Marketing, Customer Development, Regional Field Managers)
Background in managing wholesale price list distributions, price auditing, proofreading, and customer communications
Experience tracking sample requests, managing contact databases, coordinating donations according to company policy, and providing executive support
About us
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world. Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals.