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Auckland, Nz

This role is responsible for driving greater demand generation, lead conversion and, ultimately, productivity and performance improvements across all parts of supply chain and procurement with Pink® Batts®, our wider product offerings, the national PinkFit® installation network and distribution, enhancing our market position in insulation and driving overall performance in strategic objectives as well as leading engagement and communication between customers, licensees and territory… Show more This role is responsible for driving greater demand generation, lead conversion and, ultimately, productivity and performance improvements across all parts of supply chain and procurement with Pink® Batts®, our wider product offerings, the national PinkFit® installation network and distribution, enhancing our market position in insulation and driving overall performance in strategic objectives as well as leading engagement and communication between customers, licensees and territory managers.Along with this, currently leading our warehouse and logistics expansion strategy Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Held primary accountability for the coordination of all workload and strategic initiatives within the business and oversaw key operational projects. The role worked closely with all parts of the business and exec team and provided guidance and leadership to Regional Managers and Branch Operators.

Auckland, New Zealand

Christchurch

Operations Manager to a multi-site PlaceMakers business unit responsible for providing direction, support, leadership, brand and customer standards and delivering financial resultsDevelopment and implementation of strategic operational, marketing and financial plans, as well as internal and external people developmentProject management of strategic growth initiatives to deliver and exceed financial KPI’s on fixed cost budgets. Personal development focus around business and people… Show more Operations Manager to a multi-site PlaceMakers business unit responsible for providing direction, support, leadership, brand and customer standards and delivering financial resultsDevelopment and implementation of strategic operational, marketing and financial plans, as well as internal and external people developmentProject management of strategic growth initiatives to deliver and exceed financial KPI’s on fixed cost budgets. Personal development focus around business and people coaching / mentoring as well as culture change to help drive business growth Show less

I manage a diverse range of core building Categories with responsibility for a significant number of suppliers & SKU’s, trading terms / contract negotiations, product sourcing, and promotional activity. Development and implementation of strategic marketing plans, Project management of strategic growth initiatives to deliver and exceed financial KPI’s on fixed cost budgets. Category Experience: Concrete, Cement, Steel, Timber, Aggregates, Roofing, Claddings, Windows and Joinery… Show more I manage a diverse range of core building Categories with responsibility for a significant number of suppliers & SKU’s, trading terms / contract negotiations, product sourcing, and promotional activity. Development and implementation of strategic marketing plans, Project management of strategic growth initiatives to deliver and exceed financial KPI’s on fixed cost budgets. Category Experience: Concrete, Cement, Steel, Timber, Aggregates, Roofing, Claddings, Windows and Joinery as well as other core building products Show less

This position supported 4 Category Managers across dozens of core building categories The position involved analysing market activity, product and category performance, and providing recomendations and advice to the business to ensure market share and ROI growth. Also involved with project management, marketing strategy and product development