We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.
A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.
Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.
Job Description
The purpose of the Category & Shopper Manager is to provide key shopper and category insights to help Ingham’s provide Kiwis deliciously good food in the best way . This will come through both internal and external engagement with key stakeholders This role will also be responsible for the review of all available data and research, turning this information into useable data and insights, whilst helping embed a category and shopper focus both within the Inghams business as well as in our key customers
Work 3 days from home and 2 days from the Waitoa office
Key Responsibilities
Identify and validate growth platforms through consumer and shopper research and analytics
Identifying gaps in knowledge and recommending best methodology to overcome
Assisting with informing NPD, Marketing and Sales around portfolio, range, space, promotional activity recommendations in all categories
Provide expert category analysis and recommendations across areas of promotion, distribution, pricing, product mix and profitability via customer specific data (ie IRI, Nielsen and Quantium)
Managing the preparation of customer range reviews and working closely with the National Business team to develop compelling category stories
Commercialise the NPD pipeline for stage gate readiness by providing key consumer insights and category input.
Creating and developing a long term plan and strategy for development of the category.
Drive key relationships with the large retailers and data and insights providers
Qualification and Experience
Currently work in FMCG or be from an agency background
Must have Category Management or similar experience
Experience in Neilson or IRI scan data, Quantium preferred
Understanding of New Zealand meat industry would be advantageous
Clear understanding of the NZ Grocery industry, along with Foodstuffs and Woolworth New Zealand operations
This is a great opportunity to join our Inghams family - if you would like to take the next step - Apply online today!
