Planning And Capabiity Lead

Join or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Planning and Capabiity Lead role at Metcash1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Planning and Capabiity Lead role at MetcashJoining the Metcash FamilyAt Metcash, you're part of something bigger .

You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.Joining the Metcash FamilyAt Metcash, you're part of something bigger .

You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.Being part of something bigger means you're part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities.

It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark.

And you'll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.About The OpportunityAre you a strategic marketing leader with a passion for transforming planning processes and building high-performing capability across teams?

Metcash is seeking a Planning and Capability Lead to drive the annual marketing plan, lead media strategy, and spearhead marketing capability development across our Food business.This is an influential role that requires working across multiple stakeholders including internal marketing teams, agency partners, and suppliers—to deliver end-to-end channel planning, optimise investment ROI, and uplift team capability.

You'll lead a wide range of planning and governance initiatives while championing excellence in brand identity and marketing delivery.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring a passion for strategy, media, and capability development—and love working collaboratively—this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in Australia's leading independent retail network.In this RoleLead the Shopper, Brand, and Loyalty (SBL) annual planning process, aligning with shopper experience and media transformation roadmapsPartner with the Integrated Planning Manager to ensure SBL input is represented in enterprise-wide planningOwn and execute the annual media strategy, media block plan, and partner with agencies on transformation roadmapsGovern the delivery of brand identity and marketing plan executionSupport shopper marketing activation plans, including RMN and Loyalty, in collaboration with suppliersLeverage insights from QBRs and market mix modelling to optimise performance and investmentDevelop and deliver a comprehensive capability plan for the SBL team in partnership with Senior Leaders and P&C LearningImprove internal and agency partner collaboration and processes ("agency village" ways of working)Establish and maintain a calendar of ongoing education and inspiration for paid, owned, and earned mediaPromote marketing governance, applying best practices across the boardYou're Likely a Match IfYou bring 10+ years' experience in insights, brand management, capability, preferably within retail or FMCG marketingProven track record of developing and delivering marketing strategies that maximise ROI and effectivenessStrong media strategy, planning, and budget management skillsDeep understanding of shopper behaviour, market mix modelling, and performance measurementExcellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsPassionate about team capability building and embedding marketing best practicesStrong commercial acumen and comfort interpreting insights to drive performanceAdept at managing multiple projects and leading cross-functional initiatives autonomously.Resilient, collaborative, curious, and proactive mindset with strong problem-solving ability.Life at Metcash Experience a supportive and flexible work environment.

We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!

Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

Proudly awarded "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion".

Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity.

• A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023- 2024 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, "Our Local".About UsMetcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY24.

We're also an ASX top 125 listed company.We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector.

Independent retailers support their local communities.

We help them to be the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations.

If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply.

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