This New Zealand food manufacturer’s focus for continued success is driven by a passion for producing classic and innovative tastes across their products. A true Kiwi icon, with a strong history, they supply products to supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and more. You will find them nationally, in Australia and in parts of the Pacific and their growth plans include other international markets.  

The role is a combination of category management and new product development for the retail channel and private label. Developing and executing product and category strategies that support the delivery of company targets is the focus. From innovation pipeline through portfolio optimisation, there is category level margin management on NPD, competitive positioning and strategic input into customer collaboration led by sales. It's a varied role, in a team environment where skills are combined to achieve success through collaboration.

Person
The position suits a strong strategic thinker with a practical, entrepreneurial approach and FMCG product strategy experience, ideally within food or related categories. Anticipated with category management experience are strong project management skills and high organisation, with a knowledge of NPD processes beneficial.

Commercially astute and analytical, you balance consumer demand, customer needs, and profitability. You will have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects.

Career Opportunity
This role is a stimulating opportunity to apply your product strategy, innovation and commercial skills with immediate impact. Known as an iconic NZ company, they operate with well-established systems, an entrepreneurial mindset, and future focus. Their people are proud to work in the business and contribute to their future story.