Job Description:

bp is an integrated energy company whose purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. But we can't do it alone. We're a diverse team of engineers, scientists, traders, and business professionals determined to find answers to problems that must be solved. We believe that our teams are strengthened by diversity. We invite applications from all suitable candidates regardless of your gender, race, sexual orientation, or neurodiversity.

Purpose of the role

The Merchandise Lead (Merchandise Manager) is responsible for leading the merchandise supplier programme to deliver sustainable margin growth, both within COCO and the broader 2go network, through the commercial development of senior supplier relationships within the merch categories. As a senior member of the Retail team, the Merchandise Lead will also play a key role in the development of best-in-class category process, along with projects as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Champion a safety culture across the business
• Maximise margin performance through agreed supplier terms, co-op and promotional guidelines
• Build sustainable and profitable one-up supplier relationships with merch suppliers
• Develop efficient and effective Category Review processes in conjunction with the Senior Manager Retail & Convenience
• Lead the day-to-day development and engagement of Category Leads as required
• Support the delivery of compelling 2go promotional activity to deliver targeted growth for 2go network
• Chair the monthly Promo Planning Meeting
• Lead/support broader Trading/Retail projects as required

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong direct/indirect people leadership capability with a track record of achieving results through coaching and developing teams (required)
• Strong commercial background within complex organisations and an ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment (required)
• Senior retail category management/supplier category/sales experience in a NZ context (10 years +) (required), including:
  
  
  • demonstrated experience creating and delivering category processes and strategies;
  • demonstrated experience developing senior supplier/retailer relationships to achieve commercial results (required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (required)
• Understanding of a dealer/franchise operating model and ability to achieve within this framework (preferred)
• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Commerce or related discipline (preferred)

What's in it for you?

• Excellent work-life balance & flexible working arrangements
• Generous salary package including annual bonus program and 8% KiwiSaver
• Share options, Medical & Life insurance and fuel discounts
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave/4 weeks paid partner leave

Please be aware that all bp ANZ employees must be Permanent Residents or Citizens of Australia or New Zealand based on the role location.

Travel Requirement
Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Category Management, Leadership, Marketing, Merchandising, People Leadership, Price Management, Product Merchandising, Profitability, Sector, market, customer and competitor understanding

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.