Category Specialist

Compensation: NZD 60,000 - NZD 70,000 - yearly Company Description We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, alongside a collection of local Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s, Ti Ora and more. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be! As the Category Specialist, you will be an expert in everything Coffee & Tea, by delivering insights to support the development of the Coffee category and our portfolio. You will work together with the category leads to deliver sales growth for JDE and our retail partners. In this role you will be responsible for: Continual evaluation of market trends and JDE coffee and tea performance to key stakeholders Support with innovation projects Deliver insights and tools to help the business optimize our sales fundamentals Establishing a strong reputation within internal teams by becoming recognized as an expert on all relevant data sources Qualifications To be the best Category Specialist, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field Prior experience in FMCG with experience in Nielsen/IRI, Dunnhumby/Quantium Critical thinking skills and the ability to derive actionable insights from large volumes of data Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Continuous improvement mindset with strong communication skills Valid unrestricted work visa Additional Information Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity Enjoy half a day off on your birthday. Medical Insurance for you and your family. Income Protection and Life Insurance. Learning and development programs to support personal growth. Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands, and access to discounted staff purchases. We are currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions. Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr