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Assistant Category Manager – Emerging, International
Foodstuffs, Inc.. Coach and support a portfolio of small, emerging and international suppliers as they prepare for retail and progress through their journey with Foodies .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong business acumen and a customer-led approach while effectively coaching and supporting suppliers through onboarding and product placement. Exhibits excellent communication, planning, and relationship-building skills to foster collaboration and resolve issues.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Business AcumenSupplier CoachingCommunication SkillsSAP KnowledgeCollaborative Working Style
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Soft Skills
Relationship-BuildingInnovative Problem SolvingCuriosityFlexibilityOwnership
Tools & Technologies
SAP
Industry Keywords
Supplier ManagementRetail ProcessesCustomer InsightsRanging DecisionsPerformance Review
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Coach and support a portfolio of small, emerging and international suppliers as they prepare for retail and progress through their journey with Foodies
- Use sales data and customer insights to inform ranging decisions
- Set clear expectations and regularly review supplier performance
- Guide suppliers through Foodies processes, including onboarding and getting products into stores
- Identify further ranging opportunities
- Act as a key contact for product enquiries
- Collaborate with stores, suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues
- Support supplier events and wider initiatives that help emerging and international suppliers succeed across the Co-op
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong business acumen and a customer-led approach
- Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Planning and relationship-building skills
- Confidence using technology and learning new systems
- SAP knowledge considered an advantage
- Collaborative working style
- Ability to take ownership and work independently
- Curiosity, flexibility and a hands-on approach
- Ability to deliver a high volume of quality work at pace
Benefits
Comp & perks- Free carparking – over 1,000 carparks including free EV charging
- Onsite café with subsidised meals and mini-mart
- 5% discount at retail stores
- Southern Cross health insurance
- Flexible working options
- A day off on your birthday
- In-house learning and development programmes
- Flu vaccinations
- Social network groups (Tribes)