Category Planning Executive, Chocolate

Who are we? Mondelēz New Zealand has been distributing delicious snacks in Aotearoa for Kiwis to enjoy for more than 100 years. We are a global business with a local team who are the proud custodians of our iconic brands, including Cadbury, Pascall, Toblerone, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch, Philadelphia, OREO, Olina’s and Grenade. At Mondelēz NZ our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re incredibly proud of our team – together we’re very good at what we do. We’re connected, collaborative and supportive. Your development and career are a priority, and you’ll have the opportunity to build your career locally and globally if desired. Our world is fast-paced, but you’ll have a supportive environment in which to grow, with talented leaders who will empower you to achieve your potential.

As Category Executive you will: ​Ownership of the 12-month NPD timeline ​Project manage all category activities as per the Commercial Calendar, including timelines ​Attend ANZ NPD Project meetings with input to drive NZ Team agenda ​Own the IBP Activation Meeting agenda and challenging the Sales team for continuous improvement ​Input into forward-year Commercial Plans via NPD assumption builds, NZ-specific SMAP documents, and CP Account Presentations ​Own time-critical Category administration including NPD Masterdata loading, GS1, and sample ordering ​Deliver Account Presentations & SMAP documents for commercial activities, aligned with retailer expectations and underpinned by ​Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders across ANZ, including Marketing, Sales, Operations, Distribution, and Demand ​Evaluate the effectiveness of activation activities against the original plan, identify key success factors, and apply learnings to future activations ​Present plans and compelling selling stories to the sales team to drive alignment and execution This is a permanent full-time position (40 hours per week), based at our head office in Avondale, Auckland.   The ingredients you’ll bring ​A business-related Degree essential ​Experience within a NZ FMCG grocery environment essential ​Experience in a support office role working with a major grocery retailer (Foodstuffs or Woolworths) essential ​Prior customer or account experience preferred ​Confectionery, Biscuits, or Snacking category experience preferred ​Demonstrable commercial acumen essential ​Reporting and analytical skills essential, including experience with data sources such as NielsenIQ & dunnhumby or Quantium ​Strong Excel skills essential, PowerBI ideal ​Strong time management, planning and organisational skills We will also be looking for candidates who can demonstrate: strong commercial acumen; strong communication skills with an ability to adapt your style as needed; the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively; and strong time management, planning and organisational skills. Mondelēz is looking for outstanding individuals: our future leaders; people who combine the ability to learn with passion and curiosity. If you’re driven, enthusiastic and love working as part of a team in a fast, yet collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!   Why Mondelez? We believe in the importance of balancing work and life demands and offer the flexibility you need to achieve it. Yet connecting with colleagues in our engaging and fun environment definitely makes coming into the office worthwhile. We are committed to making a positive contribution to local communities across Aotearoa, which we bring to life through support for local initiatives and organisations such as The Kindness Collective. Each year you will have the opportunity to volunteer for a charity that has meaning for you.

When you join Mondelez you will enjoy an inclusive and diverse environment, with access to learning and personal development tools to help you grow. You’ll be