Front of Wall Category Manager & Procurement - Head Office (New Lynn)
We are looking for a Front of Wall Category Manager to take ownership of our Front of Wall (FOW) product category while supporting group-level procurement for our distribution warehouse.
This is a varied role for someone who enjoys analysing product performance, developing pricing and promotional strategies, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring products and stock are effectively managed. You will also work closely with our Showroom, Trade and Sales teams, providing product expertise, training, and support.
What you will be doing
Manage and develop the Front of Wall product category
Analyse product performance, market trends and opportunities
Develop competitive pricing while supporting profitability
Plan merchandising and promotional activity alongside Marketing
Build strong relationships with suppliers and customers
Develop longer-term category and sales strategies
Provide accurate product reporting and insights
Manage purchasing, purchase orders and supplier follow-up
Assist with stock accuracy, shipment discrepancies and supplier credits
Coordinate logistics for inbound supplier orders
Provide product advice, training and support across Showroom, Trade and Sales teams and branches
What we’re looking for
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organisation and presentation skills
A flexible, adaptable and proactive approach
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
The ability to analyse data and turn it into sound category decisions
A good understanding of retail insights
Previous experience and knowledge of a retail environment
Confidence working across different departments and levels of the business
About us
Chesters Plumbing and Bathroom Centre was established in 1973 and remains a privately owned New Zealand company with over 50 years' experience in the New Zealand market. We have 24 branches and counting nationwide. Our growth has been the result of excellent plumbing supplies backed by our service and commitment to our large customer base of plumbers, drainlayers, gasfitters, builders, homemakers, and renovators.
If you’re commercially focused, enjoy building relationships and want a role where you can have a real impact across product, procurement, and sales, we’d love to hear from you.
note You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
