The Opportunity
Are you a master influencer who sees the strategic big picture, yet thrives in the details—an analytical powerhouse, a data whizz, and a champion of process automation and AI? You bring not only technical brilliance but also high-level commercial acumen, with the ability to translate insights into compelling narratives that resonate at the boardroom table. You’re confident in navigating complex business dynamics, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving decisions that shape the future of the business.
In this pivotal role as Commercial Planning Manager & Category Analyst, reporting to the Country Manager of Nestlé Professional NZ, you will lead the integration of commercial planning and data-driven decision-making, playing a key role in driving growth and success across our New Zealand operations.
A day in the Life
- Drive the Monthly Business Planning process to identify and manage strategic and executional gaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Develop and improve forecasting and reporting tools using Excel and Power BI to support accurate planning.
- Oversee commercial planning and monitor promotional performance against established targets to drive effectiveness.
- Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement by utilizing advanced systems and robust reporting methodologies.
- Maintain a dynamic pricing database, track competitor movements, and collaborate on CPI recommendations to support strategic pricing decisions.
- Work closely with various internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of commercial outputs.
What will make you successful
- Minimum of 6+ years Commercial experience in the Category or Finance
- Exceptional understanding of commercial dynamics and market trends.
- Highly skilled in Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving mindset, analytical capabilities, and influencing skills to drive business outcomes.
- Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Technical departments.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of developing and mentoring colleagues, inspiring and motivating teams to achieve high performance.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to use AI tools to drive efficiency and seek out automation opportunities
Full New Zealand working rights and applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.
Benefits
You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
In addition, we offer:
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
- Varied career experiences and personalised development support
- Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
- Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Access up to 5 additional days of leave to support your health and wellbeing
- Purchase Leave Scheme
- Strong career opportunities in the world largest Food and Beverage Company (locally and globally)
Our Story
Nestlé Professional is the foodservice division of Nestlé, leading the dynamic Out of Home business, marketing a range of professional food and beverage products and services to operators across Australia and New Zealand, driven by our iconic brands such as KITKAT, MAGGI, NESCAFE and MILO.
With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation, we are a trusted partner for restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice establishments. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and innovative environment and become part of the world’s leading food and beverage company:
- Join a dynamic team who are passionate, customer centric and love food
- Join a global company that believes in local first
- Join an environment of opportunity driven by strong brands
- Join a workplace that embraces diversity, flexibility and that prioritises sustainability
At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win.
We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
Be a force for good. For more information, please visit our website Nestlé | Welcome | Get In Touch New Zealand (nestle.co.nz)
We want to make finding your dream job possible. If you require additional support with your application, please contact us at careers@au.nestle.com
Apply today!