Strategic Category Lead (12 Month Contract)

Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!

Mars is a family-owned businessthat hasbeen making products for peopleand their petsfor more than 100 years.Werebehind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS SNICKERS EXTRA ECLIPSE PEDIGREE WHISKAS DOLMIOBENS ORIGINAL MASTERFOODS andROYAL CANINandwe arededicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

About Mars Food & Nutrition Australia

Mars Food & Nutritionis dedicated to providingbetter food today and a better world tomorrow. For us food is more than justwhatson our plate. We know that what we eat where it comes from and who we share it with matters. We believe that a better world tomorrow is one where more people have access to healthy meals; more people cook and sit down together to enjoy shared dinnertimes; and more food can be produced with less.

We have an ambition to enable delicious healthier eating to be part of consumers daily lives. Our portfolio of much-loved brands includes MASTERFOODS DOLMIO BENS ORIGINAL KAN TONG and PROMITE.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Category this is a high-impact role leading the strategic agenda for MFA categories (13 years) by translating insights into actionable point-of-purchase opportunities that deliver a three-way winConsumer/Shopper Customer Mars. You will alsomentorand develop the Strategic Category Analysts ensuring your team turns insights into tangible growth.

This influential role sits within the Strategic Demand Team and partners closely across Marketing Customer Sales SRM Finance and CMI teams. You will define and execute category strategies thatoptimizerange space pricing promotions and displays across bricks-and-mortar and digital channels. Your work will directly influence customer engagement shopperbehavior and business growth.

Whatyoulldo

• Lead 13-year category strategies translating shopper and consumer insights into actionable plans that deliver growth across all channels.

• Develop and implement range space pricing promotion and display initiatives to maximise sales and category performance.

• Provide consultative input to ensure new products align with category strategy customer needs and portfolio goals.

• Partner with Customer Teams to deliver compelling trade sell stories and influence POP execution to drive mutual growth.

• Conduct category deep divesmonitormarket performance and translate insights into actionable opportunities to achieve growth targets.

• Mentor Strategic Category Analysts supporting their growth and engagement.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in Category Management within FMCG with strong customer-facing experience.

• Demonstrated ability to lead coach and develop cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights (Excel Syndicated Data PowerPoint).

• Excellent influencing negotiation and communication skills to build strong relationships internally and with customers.

• Solid commercial and financial acumen including understanding of P&L pricing promotions and portfolio management.

What can you expect from Mars

Mars will provide you with genuine career progression focusing on you and your career goals.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University. Aglobal health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance with the opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs.

Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through on our sustainable generation plan. A culture that offers collaboration leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars.