Job Opportunities in New Zealand

Company Description

Z has a clear purpose: Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow. As one of New Zealand’s largest transport energy companies, we have a commitment to delivering safe, secure, and reliable transport energy – with the opportunity to deliver new journeys, with new energy solutions in a changing world.
We are proud to be the Kiwi contingent in the Ampol Group, an independent Trans-Tasman energy company, with trading offices across the globe, which are united behind our shared purpose. While many of the challenges and opportunities we face go beyond national boundaries, together we have the scale, influence, and capability to deliver for our customers, communities, and our people.

Job Description

Our Kaitaki Wehenga Category Managers look after everything to do with the offering in our Z stores across Aotearoa ensuring that our ranges are up to date, appealing and meet the changing needs of our customers. We are excited to welcome a Kaitaki Wehenga Category Manager to our whānau to manage a key strategic growth category.
In this role you will hold end-to-end responsibility for delivering a range of products safely and successfully into our network. This is a true cross functional role that will see you work closely with our retailers, marketing team, suppliers, store development teams and more – your stakeholder management and communication skills will need to be on point to deliver relevant briefs, messaging and updates to a diverse group.
Calling on your Category Management skills you will love a deep dive into the data, reviewing the range quarterly, making range adjustments based on data and insights, identifying gaps and opportunities and keeping across promotions and pricing. As well as looking after products in your range you will also guide the sales channels, making recommendations and adjustments as needed.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in our growth and drive customer visitation across the Z network. Interested? Let’s kōrero!
This role can be based in either Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau or Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
You will have the opportunity to

• Delivery of the assigned categories safely and successfully into the network through strong supplier and distributor relationships, cross functional engagement, product ranging and promotional activity
• To deliver on sales and margin targets and maximise category profitability
• Develop strategies in conjunction with the Head of Category Management focusing on core segments ensuring key insights are identified and utilised
• Work with data and insights via accessing channel/consumer/shopper insights, research and market data and make recommendations based on these
• Develop category plans and that meet sales and margin targets and deliver on these on time and in budget
• Conduct regular range reviews and make adjustments and recommendations from data and insights
• Work with a range of internal and external stakeholders and make a real impact in the future growth strategy at Z!

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to Z

• Experience as a Category Manager, knowledge of the grocery, QSR or the fuel industry is advantageous
• The ability to manage complex product categories, multiple profit and loss areas within these categories and to customize these to your clients
• Expertise in building relationships with internal and external contacts, forming partnerships that support business success and using cross-functional knowledge to add value
• Demonstrated experience in analysing and interpreting data from a range of sources to generate insights and drive Category performance
• Strong commercial and financial acumen in a fast-paced industry, identifying and delivering on growth opportunities

And of course, you’ll be passionate about what matters to Z, embracing and living our values to help us deliver on our aspirations and broader commitment to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Z we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Additional Information

What we can offer you

• A competitive remuneration package including short-term incentive plan, medical insurance for you and your family, enhanced employer contribution for Kiwi Saver
• Generous leave provisions including enhanced sick leave, parental leave benefits and the option to buy additional leave
• The balance of hybrid working, enjoy some of your week at home and some in our welcoming office space
• The opportunity to contribute and be part of a supportive team that is here to make a difference
• A chance to build your own capability through learning from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable people who have a desire to share their insights along with access to upskilling opportunities and career development across the organisation
• Two days a year to do Good in your Hood, though our volunteering scheme, a chance for you to help others in your community in a meaningful way to you

The base salary range for this role is $129,200 to $152,000 per annum, plus 15% STI based on company performance, a 5% Kiwi Saver employer contribution and health insurance through Southern Cross.

Why Z?
Z has always been a proud Kiwi company. We’re aspirational for our future, confident of our role in Aotearoa New Zealand’s success and deeply loyal to our customers, communities and people.
At Z we focus on achieving extraordinary outcomes by setting the appropriate context, rather than by telling our people what to do. By doing this, high performing and talented people deliver better results and are more personally fulfilled.
We care deeply for our people while pushing them to achieve their best as individuals and collectively as an organisation. Our flexible working approach and Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick accreditations - backed by our strong company values, Tū Kaha Stand Up, Tū Maia Speak Out, Tū Kotahi Side by Side - have created an open and inclusive workplace that promotes personal development and is underpinned by a desire for our people and our communities to succeed.
One of the things we stand for at Z is Diversity & Inclusion. It is our belief that having a diverse workforce make it possible for our people to truly be themselves and deliver on our aspirations for Z.
We’re distinctive in our approach and if you’re up for a challenge, we’d love you to be part of it. If Z sounds like a place you believe you can add value and grow your own capability, then make sure you read Our Why. This is our founding document and provides further insights in what it means to part of the Z whānau.
If Z feels like a good match for your head and your heart, come join us for one heck of a journey!
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Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for Z.
Applications close: Wednesday 25th September 2024
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.