Assistant Category Manager – Emerging & International

Assistant Category Manager – Emerging & International
Ko wai mātou – About us
Kia ora. We’re Foodies. You know New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square right? That’s us! With 300+ stores and over 24,000 Foodies across Te Ika‑a‑Māui, our North Island Co‑op has the privilege of helping New Zealanders get more out of life. Locally owned, we reflect the communities we serve, and we celebrate our people – our taonga – every day for being uniquely them.
Our Merchandise team works with supplier partners and store teams on category ranging, buying, pricing and promotions so we can get the right products on the right shelves at the right time for our customers.
Te Tūranga – About the role
As our Emerging & International Assistant Category Manager, you’ll help small, emerging and international suppliers navigate their journey with Foodies. Working as part of our Merchandise team, you’ll provide practical support, commercial guidance and insights that help suppliers grow successfully across our Co-op.
In this role, you’ll:
Coach and support a portfolio of 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, from onboarding and getting products into stores through to further ranging opportunities.
Be a key contact for product enquiries, working collaboratively 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.
Ngā painga – What we offer
We’re committed to providing awesome experiences for our people, including a range of benefits such as:
Free carparking – over 1,000 carparks including free EV charging
Onsite café with subsidised meals, mini‑mart, and 5% discount at our retail stores
Southern cross health insurance
Flexible working options, a day off on your birthday
In‑house learning and development programmes, flu vaccinations, and social network groups (we call them Tribes)
He kōrero mōu – About you
You’ll be customer-focused, commercially minded and passionate about helping suppliers succeed. You’ll enjoy building strong relationships, solving problems and working through detail, while remaining adaptable in a busy and responsive environment.
You’ll bring:

Employment type
Permanent Full Time

Work arrangement
Hybrid