Category & Promotions Planner
About our Merchandise Team
Things move quickly here at Foodies, and our Merchandise team is no exception. This is the team that connects the product to the customer – decisions around range, pricing, promotions, and how we show up on the shelf. From partnering with suppliers to digging into the data, we’re always striving to deliver better value and better experiences for our customers.
We're an ambitious bunch who value clarity, accountability and follow-through, and in a nutshell, would describe our culture as “work hard, have a laugh.” We’ve got some real momentum heading into the second half of 2026 and are looking for people passionate about shaping how we win and grow together.
Join us and feed the South.
About the role:
As our Category & Promotions Planner, you'll be the right-hand of our General Food Category Manager. You'll help coordinate the activity behind our category plans, ensuring products, promotions and pricing are ready for customers and stores.
From creating and loading promotions to managing product and pricing information and ensuring mailer data is accurate, you'll play an important role in keeping things on track.
In working closely with our suppliers, store owners and other Merchandise teams to support, you'll build exposure and skills across commercial conversations, negotiations and all things Category Management, building your career in Trading.
About you:
You might be in a similar role looking for a change or currently working in a supermarket - what's important to us is that you're someone who embraces new challenges, is looking to grow their career in FMCG, and knows what an article number is! Ideally, you’ll also bring:
- A tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience in FMCG, retail or trading
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret data accurately
- An approachable, collaborative working style with the ability to build and maintain effective business relationships
- Clear professional communication and a practical approach to problem solving
Don't Meet Every Requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.
How to apply:
Ready to take on the challenge? Click “apply” to apply for the role! Applications will close 11:59pm Sunday 9 August 2026 and will only be accepted via our careers site.
If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email careers@foodstuffs-si.co.nz
What we offer:
- Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
- We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
- We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite.
- We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
- We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events!
- We’re a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength.
- Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café.
About us:
We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 180 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.
We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.
Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development. Head to https://www.foodstuffs-si.co.nz/who-we-are if you’re keen to learn a little more about us and the awesome work we do.