Private Label Manager - Pantry & Impulse (PLM)

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

At Metcash Food, we’re the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With a range of trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their communities, providing locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Private Label Manager to lead and deliver innovative products across our Pantry & Impulse portfolio.

You’ll partner with Category Managers to bring Private Label products to market - owning sourcing, negotiation, and delivery to ensure quality, cost, and timeline expectations are met. Leveraging strong supplier networks and a deep understanding of market trends, you’ll drive a pipeline of commercially impactful products while contributing to the broader Private Label strategy.

Ready for your next move? Apply now and make your mark in our Private Label team!

In this Role

• Partner with National Category Managers to deliver Private Label category strategies, including range, pricing, and innovation pipeline
• Lead the end-to-end development of Private Label products, ensuring alignment with commercial targets, quality standards, and timelines
• Identify market opportunities through insights and trends, translating these into commercially viable product initiatives
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including negotiation of cost, trading terms, and ongoing performance outcomes
• Own and drive the Private Label NPD pipeline, ensuring delivery against timelines, priorities, and business objectives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders (Commercial, QA, Packaging, and Retail teams) to deliver successful go-to-market outcomes and optimise in-market performance

You’re Likely a Match If

• Bring 5+ years’ experience in FMCG, with a strong background in product sourcing, development, or Private Label
• Have demonstrated experience owning commercial outcomes, including accountability for P&L performance
• Are a confident negotiator and influencer, with a track record of delivering strong commercial results
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders across suppliers, retail partners, and internal teams
• Apply strong commercial acumen to translate insights into product innovation and growth opportunities
• Have a solid understanding of Category Management and shopper behaviour, ideally within a retail or customer-facing environment

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)

🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned 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.

We’re 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.

This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not submit profiles or make contact regarding this opportunity. 

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