Category Manager Independents & Global Customers - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Core
Coordinate and deliver an annual business agenda to unlock mutual growth with Independents and Global Customers (Aldi/Costco) channels, focusing on range, space, and activation.
Role type
Category Manager (FMCG)
Builds
Annual business plans, category strategies, and joint business plans for key retail partners.
Domain
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Retail Category Management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category strategy development, range and space planning, customer relationship management, data analysis (Circana/Nielsen), commercial calendar execution, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Experience with Perfect Store agenda, MSL execution, innovation workshops
Technologies
Circana, Nielsen, Space Planning tools, Efficient Assortment tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with customer objectives; lead engagement plans with strategic partners; manage category relationships with major customers (Metcash, MSO Groups, Aldi, Costco); analyze category performance trends to identify growth opportunities; partner with Sales Leadership on Joint Business Plans; support category review execution across Salty Snacks, Biscuits, and Health Food categories.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC