Head of Category Development ANZ

Job Description
Head of Category Development

• Lead a high-performing team to drive profitable growth
• Evolve and drive Category Development through strategic planning & execution
• Unlock your potential in a dynamic global food company

About Kraft Heinz
At Kraft Heinz, we're dedicated to making life delicious for our consumers. We're a global food company with a portfolio of iconic brands, and we're committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Our values of Ownership, Meritocracy, and Open Communication guide everything we do, and we're looking for talented professionals who share our passion for food and our commitment to excellence.
Your Impact
As our Head of Category Development ANZ, you'll have a significant impact on the growth and success of our business in Australia and New Zealand. You'll lead the development of our category vision and strategy, whilst delivering profitable growth across our portfolio of iconic brands. Your work will influence the way we innovate, the way we collaborate with our customers and partners, and the way we bring our brands to life in the market. By analyzing complex shopper and consumer insights, you'll identify opportunities to drive growth and develop strategies that meet the evolving needs of our consumers and customers. Your leadership will inspire and motivate a high-performing team, and your expertise will help shape the future of our business in the region. With this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact on our business, our consumers, and the food industry as a whole.
Your Responsibilities (including but are not limited to):

• Category Vision and Strategy: Develop and execute the ANZ Category Vision framework, leading to strategic growth plans that drive business results.
• Team Leadership: Lead and grow a high-performing team of 8 category development professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
• Insights and Analysis: Analyze complex shopper and consumer insights to inform category strategies and drive profitable growth.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Sales, Marketing, and RGM, to drive business growth and deliver results. This role has high contact with the Executive team
• Assortment and Price Realization: Develop and implement frameworks for guiding assortment planning, price realization, and PPA funnel management.

About You

• Commercial and Business Acumen: High degree of commercial and business acumen, with a strong understanding of financial metrics and drivers.
• Category Development Experience: Deep category development experience in retail and or FMCG, with a proven track record of driving growth and delivering results.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical capability, with the ability to simplify complex insights into actionable plans for profitable growth.
• Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead and manage high-performing teams, with a strong focus on coaching, development, and talent management.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and customers.
• Tertiary Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in business or a related discipline.
• Eligibility to Work in Australia: Eligibility to work in Australia is essential.

Desirable Qualifications:

• FMCG or Retail Experience: Experience in the FMCG or retail industry, with a strong understanding of the Australian and New Zealand markets.
• Data Analysis and Insights: Experience with data analysis and insights tools, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and drive business decisions.
• Project Management: Experience with project management methodologies, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Innovation and Creativity: A track record of innovation and creativity in category development, with a focus on driving growth and delivering results.

Why Join Us
As our new Head of Category Development ANZ, you'll have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, drive profitable business growth, and develop your skills in a collaborative and supportive culture. You'll be part of a global organization that values ownership, meritocracy, and open communication, and you'll have access to opportunities for growth and development that will help you achieve your career goals. Plus, you'll get to work with some of the most beloved food brands in the world and be part of a team that's dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our consumers. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will help you grow both personally and professionally, we'd love to hear from you!
How to Apply
If you've read this far, chances are you're as excited about this opportunity as we are - and we're keen to hear from you. Apply Now! Let's start the conversation.
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Location(s)
Freshwater
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.