B&W Category & Channel (CSP) Manager New Zealand

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Job Description Overview

We are looking for a CSP Manager who will be in charge of Operational Lead for Categories and Lead Category Analytics with support of the B&W CSP Lead in Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Lead for Categories

• Drive the business planning rhythm as well as an accurate and reliable category forecast.

• Working with Customer Managers and Finance to collate gap close activities as defined by the B&W CSP Lead in Australia

• Own & Deliver the category forecast

• Optimise TTS investment (NRM Levers 4&5) to drive efficiency by championing the Promotional Event Analytics (PEA) tool

• Working with the brand lead, input and shape NPD business case development with key category and customer metrics & inputs

Lead Category Analytics:

• Ability to analyse market (scan) and shopper data to build insights to support decision making and build customer strategies and stories

• Build category knowledge and expertise within CSP and across the business by generating standardised category market (scan) data reporting and analysis (Monthly cadence)

• Support the CSP Lead with customer and category insights from standardised reporting to shape category expertise or range review delivery

What You Will Need to Succeed

Experiences & Qualifications

• 3+ years of business experience, preferably cross-functional with Customer facing and Category experience with a proven track record

• FMCG or similar Retail industry experience

• Planning experience or strong analytical mindset

Skills:

• Strong commercial skills and ability to understand all elements of the P&L

• NRM; Category Growth Management

• Data-Driven Mindset: Experience with data analytics and reporting

• Customer and Retailer Understanding

• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of cross-functional teams including customer, supply chain, brand and finance

Leadership:

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results

• You are an example to others, both your results and your resilience

• You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way

What awaits you at Unilever?

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

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This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.

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