Merchandise Manager

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Overview
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Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role.
This role is not eligible for relocation.
bp is an integrated energy company whose purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow.
We invite applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, or neurodiversity.
Note:
All bp ANZ employees must be Permanent Residents or Citizens of Australia or New Zealand based on the role location.
Purpose of the role
The Merchandise Lead (Merchandise Manager) is responsible for leading the merchandise supplier programme to deliver sustainable margin growth, both within COCO and the broader 2go network, through the commercial development of senior supplier relationships within the merch categories.
As a senior member of the Retail team, the Merchandise Lead will also play a key role in the development of best-in-class category process, along with projects as needed.
Key Accountabilities
Champion a safety culture across the business
Maximise margin performance through agreed supplier terms, co-op and promotional guidelines
Build sustainable and profitable one-up supplier relationships with merch suppliers
Develop efficient and effective Category Review processes in conjunction with the Senior Manager Retail & Convenience
Lead the day-to-day development and engagement of Category Leads as required
Support the delivery of compelling 2go promotional activity to deliver targeted growth for the 2go network
Chair the monthly Promo Planning Meeting
Lead/support broader Trading/Retail projects as required
Essential Skills and Experience
Strong direct/indirect people leadership capability with a track record of achieving results through coaching and developing teams (required)
Strong commercial background within complex organisations and an ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment (required)
Senior retail category management/supplier category/sales experience in a NZ context (10 years +) (required), including:
demonstrated experience creating and delivering category processes and strategies;
demonstrated experience developing senior supplier/retailer relationships to achieve commercial results (required)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (required)
Understanding of a dealer/franchise operating model and ability to achieve within this framework (preferred)
Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Commerce or related discipline (preferred)
What's in it for you?
Excellent work-life balance & flexible working arrangements
Generous salary package including annual bonus program and 8% KiwiSaver
Share options, Medical & Life insurance and fuel discounts
Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave/4 weeks paid partner leave
Please be aware that all bp ANZ employees must be Permanent Residents or Citizens of Australia or New Zealand based on the role location.
Travel Requirement
Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Category Management, Leadership, Marketing, Merchandising, People Leadership, Price Management, Product Merchandising, Profitability, Sector, market, customer and competitor understanding
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.
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