Merchandise Manager

Location:  Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia

Description: 

We are currently offering a great next step career opportunity for a Merchandise Manager to join our team in Katherine. This is a critical role in the merchandise team which requires you to be able to build long lasting partnerships with customers and deliver appropriate advice and tailored solutions using your specialist knowledge of a variety of agricultural products and supplies.

About the opportunity:

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for managing sales and inventory of Broadacre Farming, Animal Health, and General Merchandise operations, driving performance in these categories across our Warrnambool branch.

• You will work closely with management, agronomists and sales teams, providing merchandise support such as; stock takes, retail operations improvements, on farm meetings, education on technical information, and mentoring to encourage improved performance. 
• You will have input to branch budgets and manage the merchandise P&L.
• You will negotiate with suppliers and develop pricing strategies, oversee stock levels and marketing initiatives with the aim of maintaining the businesses competitive position for all merchandise lines. 
• You will analyse market trends, and climatic & seasonable considerations to ensure Nutrien Ag Solutions is first choice for rural customers in the region.

About You:

To be successful, you will have a strong merchandise sales background and proven skills in merchandise co-ordination.

• The drive to network and identify opportunities for business development will also be key to your success.  
• You will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to foster solid long-term relationships with customers and key internal stakeholders together with the ability to drive business outcomes and performance. 
• Ideally you will have exposure to SAP ERP, together with strong MS Excel for reporting.
• You will have people management skills as this role will involve the management of three staff members.
• A HR and forklift license are desirable but not essential.

Are you a good match?

At Nutrien Ag Solutions we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that our diverse workforce is a key strength of our business and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being the leading Australian Agribusiness and Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We champion Australian agriculture and lead the way in innovation and investment in the future of farming.

Apply today!

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation offering the opportunity to gain exposure to Australia’s key growth industry, click on the APPLY TO THIS POSITION. 

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions’ policies, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. 

Why Nutrien Ag Solutions?

With a national network of more than 700 locations, Nutrien Ag Solutions is one of the largest agribusinesses operating in Australia.

At Nutrien Ag Solutions we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability and other legally protected characteristics. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

We believe that our diverse workforce is a key strength of our business and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being the leading Australian Agribusiness and Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We champion Australian agriculture and lead the way in innovation and investment in the future of farming.

Vaccination is required for all new hires joining Nutrien Ag Solutions. All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Nutrien Ag Solutions commits to providing a safe workplace for our employees and customers.

During the recruitment process, you will be required to provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application for employment with Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Job Req Id:  2093

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