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Meat Manager

2 months ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Foodstuffs North Island Full time
We're after the best Meat Manager in the country.

We have a massive opportunity in front of us for growth and we're after someone who can be hands on when they need to be, can manage a team and grow the department.

At Gilmours we are in the enviable position of having amazing purchasing power and collectively sell over $100M worth of meat annually.

We've experienced double digit growth for many years and the meat category has been pivotal to Gilmours' overall success. _

  • The Meat Manager will take on an additional remit this is why we need the best. We want the new manager to help our sales team branch into new sectors of the market, be it businesses within our Foodies banner, manufacturing wherever we can sell lots of meat We need someone who can visit our customers and propose solutions that our Reps wouldn't necessarily know.
  • To be really successful in this role you need to have an analytical mind, great attention to detail, understanding of SAP, butchery knowledge, sales acumen and an ability to close plus a bucket load of motivation._
  • It's not for the faint hearted..... sounds like you?.... please read below_.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing store and achieve your full potential in this important role.**We are currently looking for a confident, self-motivated person with a high attention for detail to join the team based in Manukau.

As our Buyer and Manager for the Meat department you will be responsible for:

  • Manage the Buying Programme and deliver on commercial outcomes to drive department growth.
  • Build and grow strong relationships with external suppliers
  • Build relationships with the wider team and leadership to get the very best results
  • Work with the buying team on longterm strategy and direction to ensure we stay ahead of the trends
  • Maintain stock levels at optimum level, negotiate, partner, and communicate with suppliers to get the best deals for our customers.
  • Manage all stock control systems and processes, and make sure appropriate procedures are in place
  • Undertake necessary administrative functions of the role. Complete paperwork audit ensure all paperwork is up to date.
  • Replenishment of the Meat department to ensure it exceeds store standards and customer expectations.

What's in it for you:

  • Lead a highly driven, results orientated team and department
  • Be actively involved in the direction and growth in the rewarding Foodservice channel.
  • The ability to be a part of a flexible and creative working environment if there's a better way, let us know
  • Prove yourself in a store known for its people development and career opportunities
  • An amazing team of leaders to learn from, who are also open to your help along the way

What are we looking for?

  • Buying experience is advantageous. FMCG market awareness and Industry knowledge are key.
  • Confident with retail/FMCG systems, CRM tools e.g Salesforce and SAP
  • Strong communication (verbal and written), relationship management, negotiation and networking skills who is customer focused.
  • Strongly Analytical skills and strategy development, Computer literate
  • Ambitious, motivating, results orientated manager
  • A manager who leads from the front by demonstrating and living the Gilmours values. With the ability to listen, advise and come up with commercially, customer driven, solutions
  • Ability to communicate and influence across internal/ external stakeholders
  • A love of food and experience in the foodservice industry is highly desired
  • Proven management of staff. Strong Relationship Builder, Team Player and Problem Solver
  • Have a valid work permit or NZ Citizen.
  • Are you proud of your work, meticulous with detail and are a whizz when it comes to efficiencies within buying and managing a team, are looking for an opportunity to develop?

About Gilmours & Foodstuffs
Gilmours Manukau is a pretty big business on its own, never mind being part of the Foodstuffs Cooperative.

We employ over 140 people and serve thousands of people a week all while helping to support our local community, helping Kiwis get more out of life.

You know New World, PAK'nSAVE, Four Square and Gilmours right? That's Foodstuffs We are one of NZ's biggest companies, you just don't know it, because in true Kiwi style - we are humble about it (apart from right now maybe)

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