Joining the Metcash and Tasman Liquor Family
At Metcash and Tasman Liquor, you're part of something bigger . You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support. Being part of something bigger means you're part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities.
About the Opportunity
Are you a seasoned professional in supplier negotiations, wholesale procurement and trade marketing looking to make your mark in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Tasman Liquor acts as a conduit between its suppliers and customers, seeking to bring the efficiencies of scale to all of its stakeholders. We are seeking an experienced Wholesale Merchandise Manager to join our team and help us shape the future, working with our supplier and customer stakeholders to drive ranging, inventory management, trade marketing initiatives, pricing strategies and develop collaborative and mutually profitable relationships.
As a Wholesale Merchandise Manager, you'll be responsible for planning, procurement and distribution, ensuring that we deliver exceptional supply chain value to our suppliers, retailer customers and on-premise partners. You'll have the opportunity to lead category growth strategies, working with renowned suppliers and bring innovation to life through private label strategies.
In this Role
Own wholesale supplier income budgets while improving COGS and maximizing efficiencies and profitability.
Develop and deliver growth strategies along with the National Sales Manager via category and pricing strategies, supported by promotional plans that align with priorities across our various wholesale customer channels.
Work closely with aligned suppliers to build strong relationships that lead to mutual growth and ensure high standards in delivery and quality.
Target and engage new suppliers to offer supply chain solutions that result in growth of the volumes moved via our national network.
Conduct trading performance reviews, providing actionable insights to continuously improve sales performance.
Utilize internal and external insights to drive decisions and supplier alignments.
Contribute to the development of e-comm enhancements to ensure our supplier and customer stakeholders enjoy world class service.
Own the development and delivery of private label strategies that resonate with our customers.
You're Likely a Match If
Extensive experience in FMCG or similar wholesale merchandise and procurement management , with strong stakeholder relationship development.
Robust knowledge of supply chain value creation in a collaborative relationship environment, with demonstrated experience in negotiating and problem solving to develop compelling route to market partnership solutions.
Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing and developing teams .
A solid grasp of Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Life at Metcash
Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!
Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year, as per the policy.
Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
Proudly awarded "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion".
Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity.
A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022-2023.
Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, "Our Local".
About Us
Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We're also an ASX top 100 listed company.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.
We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Join us and be part of something bigger!
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