Category Analyst

Job Description

• You’ll be at the heart of our insights engine — analysing trends, spotting growth opportunities
• Mars New Zealand is home to market leading brands such as PEDIGREE® MARS®, SNICKERS®, WHISKAS®, ECLIPSE®
• Perm Full time role based from our Ellerslie office with hybrid work.

At Mars, we’re a family‑owned business with over $35 billion in global sales — but it’s our people who make us who we are. We’re passionate about our brands, our customers, and the incredible team that brings it all to life.

We’re now looking for an exceptional Category Analyst

to join our highly engaged Category Team in Ellerslie, Auckland.

If you love diving into data, uncovering insights, and shaping strategies that make a real impact — this could be your next big move.

About the Role

As our Category Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of our insights engine — analysing trends, spotting growth opportunities, and helping our customers (and their shoppers!) win.

You’ll work closely with the Category Strategy Manager and Category Manager, supporting key initiatives like range reviews, planograms, and category vision development.

Your mission?

To turn data into actionable insights that fuel growth across our Snacking, and Food segments.

What You’ll Be Doing

What You’ll Bring

Why Mars?

Ready to shape the future of snacking, pet, and food categories with Mars?

Internal applicants : This role has been graded as a B4 opportunity, please ensure that you discuss your application with your line manager prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Applications close : Sunday 23rd of November, 2025

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