NPC/GTM Analyst
Colgate-Palmolive · Auckland
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176568 - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Role Summary:
This position is responsible for administering the GS1 NPC (National Product Catalogue) & GTM process for New Zealand. This includes managing GS1 and customer requirements, working with Retail Marketing and Customer Development Teams to ensure changes are made in a sustainable and timely manner to support our customer programmes. In addition , provide GS1 NPC AU back up when the GTM Manager AU is unavailable, executive level administration support to VP/GM where required and other administrative support/projects as requested.
Responsibilities:
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Manage the loading of data to the GS1 NPC system in a timely manner to support the business needs in accordance with GS1 and Customer requirements.
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Load new products, price changes, item changes and deletions into the Master Data Management (MDM) and upload to the NPC system
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Liaise with GS1 on behalf of the Company around new product details and dimensions
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Work with Innovit and GS1 on systems issues and changes, including system upgrades which will involve testing and training.
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Attend meetings with Innovit and GS1
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Advise and work with Retail Marketing, Customer Development about issues relating to the NPC and products
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Troubleshoot issues
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Maintain the MDM and NPC data
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Quality check information
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Administration associated with the wholesale price list distribution to customers
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Provide backup support for GS1 NPC AU when the GTM Manager AU is unavailable
Extend SKUs to NZ and track their loading
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Work with the GTM Manager AU, to ensure SKUs are extended to NZ
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Follow up on the workflow process and work with Retail Marketing to ensure timebound processes are tracked and adhered to
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Keep Go-to-market steps on track and up to date, and ensure all critical timepoints are met.
Wholesale pricing
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Price information management and entry into SAP - audit and checking of this entry and reconciliation
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Wholesale price list: issue price list in accordance with regular cadence or when required. Include editing, updating, proofreading and key stakeholder approval approved
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Draft letter to Customers; issue PDF to key customers; keep Database of contacts up to date.
Samples
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Assist Retail Marketing team with ordering of Sales Samples
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Track, manage and troubleshoot Sample Reqs (Local) or from-source (International)
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Ensure Territory Managers sample list and addresses are maintained, and where gaps, liaise with the Regional Field Managers for appropriate solutions.
Donations coordinator including:
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Manage the process in line with the CP policy and agreed plan
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Receive and reply to requests
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Maintain the Donations Register
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Coordinate donation approvals with stakeholders
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Liaise with CPNZ’s partners
Adhoc Projects as required to support Retail Marketing eg Trade Engagement & Conference
Required Qualifications
Experience & Education:
Core System & Technical Experience
Data & System Management: Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) systems and uploading/maintaining data on National Product Catalogue (NPC) platforms.
ERP Software: Operational familiarity with SAP for price information management, data entry, auditing, and reconciliation.
Specialised Tools: Experience using or managing workflows in GS1, Innovit, AODocs, and GTM Hub platforms.
Key Skills & Background
Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration: Proven ability to work directly with external organisations (e.g., GS1, Innovit) and internal teams (Retail Marketing, Customer Development, Regional Field Managers).
Pricing & Data Accuracy: Background in managing wholesale price list distributions, price auditing, proofreading, and customer communications.
Logistics & Administration: Experience tracking sample requests, managing contact databases, coordinating donations according to company policy, and providing executive support.
Standard Role Requirements Framework
Education: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, Data Management, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum required two years of hands-on experience in master data administration, consumer packaged goods (CPG) / fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), or go-to-market operations.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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