Commercial Insights and Optimization Manager

Foodstuffs, Inc.

. Lead the Insights team, including coaching and developing a Senior Insights Analyst and Insights Analyst .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in guiding insights teams while delivering actionable commercial insights to drive business growth. Possesses advanced analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex data for strategic decision-making.

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Leadership ExperienceCommercial AcumenAdvanced ReportingData ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

ReportingData AnalysisModellingCommercial AnalysisInsights Delivery

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCoachingInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

SAPData Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

FoodserviceFMCGCommercial InsightsWholesale Business

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Insights team, including coaching and developing a Senior Insights Analyst and Insights Analyst
Deliver insights supporting Gilmours’ short- and long-term growth aspirations
Simplify and rationalise reporting while improving commercial information quality and accessibility
Lead commercial analysis for customer-driven range reviews and source-of-supply negotiations
Partner with Data and Analytics and SAP teams to enhance systems, tools and processes
Support strategic initiatives, including Better Buying and Pricing 2.0
Present commercial insights and recommendations to the Wholesale Leadership Team and FSNI Executive Team
Shape smarter decision-making across the Wholesale business by translating complex data into actionable insight

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience within Foodservice or FMCG
Strong commercial acumen developed in large, complex organisations
Proven leadership experience, including coaching, developing and inspiring high-performing teams
Exceptional communication skills, including simplifying complex information and influencing senior stakeholders
Strong relationship-building skills across business functions
Highly analytical and detail-oriented
Advanced reporting, modelling and data management capabilities
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and balance competing priorities
Practical, action-focused mindset and passion for turning insights into business improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free car parking, with more than 1,000 spaces and EV charging
Southern Cross Healthcare cover
An onsite café with subsidised meals
An onsite mini mart and a 5% discount at our retail stores
Flexible working options
A day off on your birthday
In-house learning and development programmes
Flu vaccinations
Onsite activities and social network groups called Tribes
Accessibility support during the recruitment process, including possible interview-location adjustments, a sign-language interpreter or assistive technology