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About Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We're a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we're united under one vision:To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we're transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion - and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen - there's only one thing to do: join our table and let's make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level - from entry-level intern to senior leader - to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners - to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz - which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You're expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level - and you'll be rewarded. You're given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. You're supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Job DescriptionAbout the Role
The SeniorCategory Analyst is a key interface between Marketing, Sales, Field Sales and our retail customers. This role will drive communication, reporting visibility and actionable shopper insights to aid decision-making and identify the most optimal pathway for future Category and Kraft Heinz growth.
Key Responsibilities
Range Review Process -
Support the Category Development Manager on range reviews for the portfolio, as well as lead on a select number of categories. Support the development of sell-stories and detailed plans for range reviews and layouts, with timely and structured communication and alignment with key stakeholders through the process.
Planograms & Assortment -
Support the Category Development Manager with the optimisation of planograms and product assortment across the portfolios by customer.
Business Planning Cycle (Category Strategy)-
Support the creation of 3-year category strategies identifying Category Value Drivers. Contribute relevant shopper insights in monthly routines and strategic planning process.
About You
Strong IRi scan/panel / Quantium Scan & Checkout experience required.
Advanced Excel and Power Point required.
Store Layout software such as Spaceman, JDA, Apollo.
2+ year's Category Development experience / Ideally with large FMCG desired.
Customer-facing experience (ideally supermarket customers like Coles, Woolworths, Metcash & ALDI).
Eligibility to work in Australia.
Benefits Program
Hybrid Working- flexibility around when and where you work.
Gatherings - monthly drinks & nibbles- End of Year Celebration.
Wellbeing - annual health checks & flu shots- onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars.
Volunteering - volunteerwith a community agency of your choice.
Parental Leave - 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers.
In-house training programs - Access to our online learning platform- Ownerversity for continuous learning and development.
Career Development - Opportunity to be mentored by excellent leaders and have on-the-job skill development and coaching.
Cultural Leave - Two days paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of fulfilling or observing religious- ceremonial or culturally significant days.
The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don't meet 100% of the criteria. So- if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified)- please don't hesitate to apply!
We are proud to announce that we have been recognised as a Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Location(s)FreshwaterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.