Kraft Heinz Looking for Category Development Senior Analyst at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

All posting locations Auckland, , New Zealand

Job Function 01 – Sales

Date Published 13-Nov-2023

Ref # R-76411

Requirements

Description & Requirements

About the Role

Category Development – Senior Analyst, is a key interface between Kraft Heinz Marketing, Sales and our Customers. The purpose of this role is to represent the objective voice of the shopper and give strategic, sound category insight into how we sustainably grow categories.

The role requires the ability to see the bigger picture and provide category insight into long term (18-36 months) strategic category plans and be able to communicate that vision with key stakeholders. There is an element of commercial capability required around forecasting and understanding the health of a Category and the viability of NPD.

Key Responsibilities –

• Develop detailed plans for category deep dives & roadmaps and shelf layouts, with timely communication and involvement of all stakeholders.
• Contribute to a team responsible for portfolio management across 6-7 categories and across the ANZ market.
• Individual responsibility for 3-4 categories across ANZ – be the SME on these Categories and their Shoppers
• Work closely with Marketing & Insights to develop a strong NPD pipeline – including identifying Categories/segments of the future & sizing NPD within those
• Support the creation of 3-year category strategies identifying Category Value Drivers.

About You

• Category development and/or NAM experience Ideally FMCG is desired.
• Strategically minded with ability to turn insights into action
• Commercially confident with good understanding of long term forecasting
• Experience with Shopper data (Quantium/Dunhumby) & understanding of Qualitative
• Nielsen and/or Aztec scan/panel is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel and Power Point.

Benefits Program

• Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work.
• Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package.
• Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and up to 3 weeks for secondary care givers.
• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter.
• Great Place to Work certification in Australia.
• In House Training Programs
• Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing – Utilize a range of discount programs (gym membership, health insurance, banking) depending on location.

The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. So- if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified)- please don’t hesitate to apply!

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About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.