Merchandise Coordinator

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure all South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 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. Given the breadth of our cooperative, the opportunities for development are endless. 

Our values:

At Foodstuffs South Island, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.

About the role:

As the Merchandise Coordinator you’ll be responsible for supporting the Merchandise Commercial team by coordinating internally, and with our suppliers externally on key forms of engagement, specifically Category reviews and supplier engagement through our joint business planning.

Reporting to the Head of Buying – Merchandise you’ll be the key point of contact for the coordination and scheduling of category reviews. Working in the Merchandise Commercial Team and with our Trading teams, you will produce, track and communicate category review timelines. You will also support the team by maintaining and updating appropriate documentation, managing the communications calendar for category reviews and the reporting calendar for the team.

About you:

You’ll have an ability to juggle multiple timelines and stay one step ahead with either a background or interest in the retail FMCG industry. Ideally you will also have:

• Experience in a Coordinator role is preferred but not essential for the right candidate with a great attitude and willingness to learn
• Organised and focused with a professional approach
• Personable with for excellent stakeholder relationship management
• Experience with MS Project, Planner or other similar project management software.
• Ability to plan and prioritise tasks within appropriate timeframes
• High level of accuracy, quality and attention to detail 
• Highly developed written and oral communications skills
• Competent using MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in priorities or environment

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.

Why join us?

• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café.
• 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.
• You can access Enhanced leave; Lifestyle leave and sick leave from day one of joining the Foodies team.
• 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!

How to apply:

Applications will close 30 July 2025 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.   

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