Category Manager Independents & Global Customers - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

About the role

Overview: **Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.** **At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we’ll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what’s next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet.** **For you:**

Competitive benefits package:

* Annual bonus * Car allowance p.a. * Discounts on Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio * Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, 20 weeks parental for both primary \& secondary carer, additional leave purchase/cash out) * Lease Plan

Health \& Wellness programs:

* Discounted private health insurance * Financial coaching * Counselling sessions * Flu vaccinations * Skin checks * Professional development programs * Global career opportunities

**Job Overview:**

Coordinate, align \& deliver an annual plan, that unlocks mutual growth with the Independents \& Global Customers (Aldi/Costco) channels, including range, space \& activation as the Category Manager.

Develop \& implement a mutually beneficial, initiative based, annual business agenda for PepsiCo \& the key Independents customers, Aldi \& Costco – addressing aligned, priority focus areas for category growth.

Responsibilities: * Support the development and execution of PepsiCo’s Category Strategy for the Independents and Global Customers channels, leveraging category insights, growth drivers, and demand spaces. * Tailor category strategies to align with customer objectives and build compelling cases for growth. * Lead engagement plans with strategic partners and ensure successful implementation of category initiatives. * Act as the voice of the customer, embedding channel and customer needs into PepsiCo strategies. * Drive the Perfect Store agenda, including MSL execution, strategic priorities, and KPI performance. * Own the planning and execution of the annual Category Review campaign. * Lead category vision, insights, activation, and innovation workshops with key customers and stakeholders. * Manage category relationships with major customers including Metcash, MSO Groups, Aldi, and Costco. * Support category review execution across Salty Snacks, Biscuits, and Health Food categories. * Enable field team success through category insights, capability building, commercial calendar execution, and innovation launches. * Develop and deliver engaging category tools, training, and performance\-focused content for the field team. * Analyze category and channel performance trends to identify growth opportunities and support delivery of the PepsiCo Business Plan. * Partner with Sales Leadership on Joint Business Plans, customer presentations, and strategic growth initiatives. * Support customer meetings and proactively identify opportunities to improve category performance within the Independents channel. * Partner with Marketing to provide category insights, ranging recommendations, volume forecasts, and customer sell\-in materials for key brands within the PepsiCo portfolio.

Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Commerce, Economics, Business, or a related field. * 5–7\+ years of FMCG experience with strong exposure to Category Management. * Proven experience leading end\-to\-end category reviews, range review campaigns, and category growth initiatives. * Advanced proficiency in Circana/Nielsen analytics and range \& merchandising tools (e.g., Space Planning, Efficient Assortment). * Strong customer\-facing experience within Category, Commercial, or Sales functions. * Demonstrated ability to develop and execute category and commercial strategies. * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across internal and external teams.