SPAR Australia - https://www.spar.com.au is a prominent supermarket distributor within the retail / FMCG industry located in Acacia Ridge. They have experienced growth and are embarking on a new direction as they have moved into a state-of-the-art new warehouse and office and are strategically looking at the next 5-10 years. So this is an exciting time to join as they have a very exciting Category Manager role available!
SPAR supplies grocery products, marketing and retail support services to approximately 300 independent retail supermarkets including the SPAR and 5 STAR banner groups located in Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory and Pacific Island areas and is one of only two major suppliers to independent supermarket operators on the Eastern Seaboard of Australia. SPAR operates a large distribution centre of some 13,400sqm from premises located at Acacia Ridge on the southern side of Brisbane which carries approximately 7,500 dry grocery lines with a further 1,500 frozen/chilled product lines.
The successful applicant will be based in Brisbane and responsible for the achievement of key financial KPI's, negotiating and growing trade partner relationships, sourcing and development of the category products as well as delivering strategic initiatives in line with company objectives.
Responsibilities:
* Manage supplier relationships to achieve mutual business goals
* Maximise range that provides a competitive edge within the market.
* Manage and implement Promotional strategies with Suppliers that communicates the benefits of the retailer
* Manage and optimise profitability through inventory management, supplier negotiations, product development and sourcing strategies.
* Identify opportunities across the Business for additional profit and sales contribution.
* Maximise long term supply agreements for lowest cost of doing business
* Ensure implementation of company policies, code of conduct and ethics
Skills & Experience:
* Knowledge of the retail market to identify opportunities for product development via Category Management principles. (Preferred Pharmacy, FMCG, Supermarkets, retail)
* Development of Planogram principals to deliver improved product offer.
* Proven track record of category growth.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Advanced analytical skills on Excel with the ability to use your findings to implement beneficial solutions.
Why You Should Apply:
Career Growth: We value individuals with a drive to succeed, learn, and grow within our company.
Impactful Role: Your contributions will directly support the overall business strategy in achieving the KPIs, making a significant impact on the overall national success.
Supportive Environment: At SPAR Australia, we foster a collaborative and supportive work culture where your ideas and efforts are valued.
Approximately 13.5 million shoppers pass through the doors of SPAR stores in the World each day and SPAR Australia is one of the fastest growing retail groups in Australia with store number growth rising from 25 stores in 2006 to 75 stores in 2008 and over 150 stores under the SPAR Australia brand in 2018.
If you're interested then please send your resume via SEEK. For more information please contact Robbert Sindorf for a confidential discussion.