Category Manager

**About Us**

Endeavour Group was created in 2020 through the restructure and merger of the Woolworths Group drinks and hospitality businesses. With a strong track record of growth, combined these businesses form the leading customer franchise in drinks and hospitality in Australia.

United behind a common purpose of ‘Creating a more sociable future together’, we are a 28,000+ strong team with more than 1600 stores and 330 hotels nationally, including leading brands such as Dan Murphy’s, BWS and ALH Hotels.

Endeavour Group has separated from Woolworths during the calendar year 2021 and is well-positioned as an ASX Top 50 Company. Join the team at an exciting time in their evolution
- An exciting leadership opportunity within our Supply Chain team in the newly created role of Network Specialist
- Join one of Australia's leading liquor retail organisations working on great brands like BWS and Dan Murphy's and ALH
- True flexibility, including location and working from home
- 12 month contract with the possibility of extension, as well as fantastic opportunities to network with different business practices

**About the opportunity**:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to join our Cost Recovery Team. The Cost Recovery team is a newly created function within the Supply Chain team of Endeavour Drinks.

This role is responsible for supporting the achievement of commercial outcomes to ensure we have the optimum commercials to recover supply chain costs incurred in distributing suppliers products across the Endeavour Supply Chain Network which includes BWS, Dan Murphys and ALH sites.

**A day in the life of a Network Specialist at Endeavour Group**
- Optimise supplier commercials that allows for the appropriate supplier cost recovery based on the distribution channel
- Develop and embed commercial outcomes to understand supplier cost recovery and commercial drivers across logistics network
- Collaborate alongside our Endeavour Supply Chain team, Merchandising, Finance, IT, and Data & Analytics teams
- Develop an approach and framework with internal stakeholders, partners and suppliers to positively influence supply chain network outcomes.
- Lead continuous improvement in conjunction with peers and the wider Supply chain team

**What you’ll need to succeed**:

- Tertiary qualifications in commerce/finance/accounting or a related discipline
- At least 5 years of prior experience in a commercial,supply chain, finance, buying, sales or strategy role within a fast-paced retail or FMCG environment, with exposure to the liquor industry being highly valued
- Knowledge of FMCG, Supply Chain, Buying and Replenishment disciplines is highly desirable
- Strong influencing skills and ability to negotiate and lead commercial conversations with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience of stakeholder partnerships and influencing to drive commercial outcomes
- Strong numeracy and attention to detail and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication, including demonstrated storylining information into actionable insights and creating a stakeholder narrative
- Advanced knowledge and experience using MS Excel, MS Powerpoint or Google business platforms
- Experience learning proprietary business systems and effectively querying data warehouses
- A positive attitude, ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders and manage complexity

**What we can offer you**:

- Attractive remuneration package
- Everyday Rewards plus card - access exclusive employee discounts across Woolworths, BIG W and Endeavour Group brands (BWS, Dan Murphy’s etc) and discounts at ALH venues
- Our innovative ways of working include headspace mornings once a month (no meetings company-wide), opportunity to partner alongside bright minds and genuine investment in leading technologies
- Training and Education - We pride ourselves in helping you realise your potential and give you the opportunity to be innovative
- An exciting career - As our business grows, so do the opportunities for our people

**Grow with Endeavour Group**

Endeavour Group comprises a diverse range of drinks and hospitality businesses including BWS, Dan Murphy’s, ALH Hotels and Pinnacle Drinks. We are focused on growing and transforming our businesses to meet the changing needs of customers and we’re driven by a culture that puts our customers and team first.

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. At Endeavour Group we value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all