Assistant Category Strategy Manager

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company focuses on food manufacturing and agriculture, including potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. Globally, Simplot operates 17 food manufacturing sites across 37 countries with 8,000 people in North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific, and 15,000 people worldwide. Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focused on creating meals that maximise value from Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands include Leggo\'s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Simplot is guided by a purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values: Respect for Resources, Spirit of Innovation, Passion for People.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate discrimination and are committed to equal opportunities for all team members. Simplot supports career growth through professional and personal development opportunities and values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection, while offering flexibility with a hybrid work environment.

• Flexible working arrangements and engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
• Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
• Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• Bonus incentives and discounted Health Insurance
• Sensory Club Program – access to product tastings and culinary sessions
• Novated Car Leasing Agreements
• Income Protection Insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

We value in-person connection and collaboration, with four days in the office and Wednesdays dedicated as a Connect Day to strengthen our culture of innovation and collaboration.

We currently have an opportunity for a passionate and analytical Assistant Category Manager – Veg & Potato to join our team. This permanent, full-time role is based at our Chifley Park office in Mentone and reports to the Category Director. The role involves driving strategic analysis and helping manage the overall performance and direction of the Veg & Potato categories, contributing to the execution of our Category Strategy and long-range planning.

You will assist in guiding the long-term financial health of the category, identify new opportunities, optimise existing ones, and work cross-functionally to ensure an end-to-end business perspective. Acting as the Voice of Category, you will provide insights into the commercial shape and health of the category and assess the long-term impact of today\'s decisions.

• Build knowledge and input into the design of the strategy and aspirations for long-term category success.
• Assist with driving category projections and solutions using Market, Customer, Shopper, and Consumer insights.
• Support guiding the business for LRP and long-term growth based on market assumptions.
• Ensure short-term plans align to the long-term strategy and vision, including escalation when needed.
• Support functional stakeholders on short-term challenges in the context of long-term strategy, influencing and holding teams accountable.
• Support key commercial projects or streams of total business projects.
• Assist with driving accountability to ensure the category meets budgets and targets.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and a "one team" mindset across operating divisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand local and global trends and convert knowledge into action and commercial outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing or related field
• Knowledge and experience developing strategic plans in the Food or FMCG industry
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to analyse detailed financial information and reports
• Demonstrated business judgment and decision-making skills to identify and prioritise high-impact initiatives
• Experience managing change impacting teams and the broader business
• Confident, curious, and willing to learn and understand the end-to-end business
• Able to interpret data and generate actionable insights, not just analysis
• Big-picture thinker with focus on long-term plans and paths to achieve them
• Ability to develop and maintain cross-functional relationships and build collaborative teams
• Experience in matrix environments, engaging, influencing, and supporting multiple stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and influence at senior levels

If this sounds like you, please apply online now.

Applications close Friday 19th September. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to the closing date.

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Job Requisition ID: 22952

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Location(s): GF Chifley Business Park Office - Melbourne

Country: Australia

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today. If you require technical assistance, please email