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General Manager Merchandise IBA Metcash Independent Brands Australia (IBA), Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia. Overview The newly created GM Merchandise IBA offers the opportunity to shape the future of IBAs market competitiveness. Reporting to the Executive General Manager IBA, youll lead endtoend category management, drive supplier investment and retailer margins, while coordinating promotional programs. A key focus will be building buying and category management capability, ensuring IBA stays ahead of emerging trends and delivers strong commercial impact. This is your chance to make a significant mark in a role designed for innovation and growth. In this Role You will play an integral role on the IBA Retail Leadership Team, helping to shape strategy and direction. Utilising collaboration and influencing skills, and in conjunction with the Executive General Manager for Retail, you will own the retailers product assortment & promotional planning across all IBA brands. Partner with, and act as a critical member of, the IBA Retail team, driving the successful implementation of retail category plans. Partner with Independent Beverage Partners on the transformation of IBAs private label & exclusive business, driving penetration through value and quality brands while ensuring retailers achieve substantially greater margin across the portfolio. Build buying strategies and negotiation schedules for the transfer of variable spend to fixed spend for IBA & retailers. Through spending time in market, lead retail strategic thinking, supporting the best store in town and always striving to see our retail partners grow in retail standards & margin. Lead, coach and mentor a broad crossfunctional team to grow group capability. Youre Likely a Match If Demonstrated experience thriving in complex environments with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities. Proven capability in building strong, influential relationships across both industry and nonindustry stakeholders. Skilled negotiator with a track record of influencing outcomes and leading successful commercial discussions. Experienced in leading diverse teams through change, enabling performance across varying capability levels. Strong commercial mindset with expertise in buying, negotiation, financial acumen, and datadriven decisionmaking. Adept at translating data insights into strategic plans, business management decisions, and effective problemsolving, with flexibility for frequent travel and work outside standard hours. Whats On Offer Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 wellbeing days, plus 1 volunteer day annually. Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities. Parental Leave: 12 weeks of genderneutral paid leave for primary carers. Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ inclusion. Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 20242025). Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia. Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited. About Us Metcash is Australias leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top125. We believe in the power of independent, familyowned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the Best Store in Their Town by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support. Were committed to diversity, inclusion and sustainability and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected. #J-18808-Ljbffr