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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

About the role

The Category Insights Manager leads category management and insights across priority categories within the ANZ business. Reporting to the Head of Category, Strategy & Planning, this role is responsible for delivering actionable insights that inform category strategy, range reviews, business planning and major retail event execution.

The role also manages a small team responsible for category reporting and analytics while working closely with Sales, Marketing and regional stakeholders to identify and support priority growth opportunities for the business.

What is in it for you?

• Work with a portfolio of globally recognised consumer brands
• Opportunity to influence category strategy across ANZ
• Collaborative and high‑performance culture
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• Flexible working environment

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, or similar discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in Category Management, Insights or Analytics
• Strong experience working with Nielsen, IRI or equivalent data sources
• FMCG or General Merchandise industry experience
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience managing or mentoring team members
• High attention to detail and strong analytical capability

Key Areas of Responsibility

Category Strategy & Insights

• Lead ANZ monthly and quarterly category reporting
• Deliver actionable insights to support range reviews and category planning
• Identify category growth opportunities across customers and channels
• Support major retail events and business planning cycles

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to drive category growth strategies
• Present category insights and recommendations to retail partners
• Support regional and global reporting requirements

Data & Analysis

• Analyse market and shopper data using Nielsen, IRI or similar platforms
• Translate complex data into clear insights and strategic recommendations
• Maintain regular reporting to support performance tracking

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop Category and Business Analysts
• Ensure high standards of data accuracy, reporting and insight generation

If you are passionate about turning insights into strategy and driving category growth, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Newell Brands ANZ team.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.