Head of Non Food Range Management (m/f/d) - Fixed-term until 31 Dec 2027

Fressnapf Holding SE; Krefeld; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pet supplies company in Krefeld is seeking a Head of Non Food Range Management to lead their international assortment and drive product innovation. This role demands several years of experience in assortment management within international retail, along with strong communication and leadership skills. The company offers flexible working options, a dynamic working environment, and numerous benefits, including employee discounts.

Leistungen

Pro rata mobile working

Flexible working hours

Team events

Regular trainings and seminars

Employee discounts

Company-leasing bikes

Company pension plan

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in assortment or purchasing, ideally in international retail.
• Solid knowledge of international assortment structures, preferably in FMCG or fashion.
• Broad knowledge of logistics, purchasing, product development, and marketing.

Aufgaben

• Lead and shape the international Non Food assortment to drive innovation and growth.
• Oversee the full product development cycle from market analysis to delivery.
• Develop and execute annual and mid-term growth strategies.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Fluency in German and English

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Head of Non Food Range Management (m/f/d) - Fixed-term until 31 Dec 2027 at Fressnapf Holding SE.

Join to apply for the Head of Non Food Range Management (m/f/d) role at Fressnapf Holding SE. We are Europe\'s number 1 in the pet supplies business and are creating a unique pet-related ecosystem for tomorrow\'s trade. We seek ambitious doers who take responsibility and are keen to create inspiring products and shopping experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the international Non Food assortment to drive innovation, growth, and sustainable market leadership
• Identify trends and manage top-sellers through competitive pricing, lifecycle planning, and supplier partnerships
• Streamline assortments to reduce complexity while safeguarding performance and profitability
• Oversee the full product development cycle – from market gap analysis to concept creation, packaging design, sourcing, and first delivery
• Translate market and customer insights into innovative, country-specific assortments for different channels
• Develop and execute annual and mid-term growth strategies in close collaboration with global teams and Asia-based agents
• Leverage AI and global sourcing opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency
• Provide inspirational leadership to a multicultural, cross-functional team – fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance
• Act as a change ambassador, promoting transformation and embedding a strong customer-centric mindset across departments and countries

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, ideally with a focus on Marketing, Category Management, or Retail – or equivalent professional experience
• Several years of experience in assortment or purchasing, ideally in international retail (brick-and-mortar and e-commerce)
• Solid knowledge of international assortment structures, preferably in FMCG or fashion, across multiple sales channels
• Strong understanding of FMCG value chains
• Proven track record in leading and collaborating with cross-functional, multicultural teams
• Competence in both direct and functional leadership
• Broad knowledge of logistics, purchasing, product development, and marketing
• Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels, with strong intercultural competence
• Fluency in German and English (spoken and written)

What we offer

• Your freedom: pro rata mobile working and flexible working hours
• Your team: open, familiar, appreciative culture incl. team events
• Your environment: dynamic, innovative and agile working environment
• Your role: high level of personal responsibility and freedom to implement your ideas
• Your development: regular trainings and seminars in our academy
• Your four-legged friend: dogs are welcome in our offices (campus)
• Your health: numerous offers for preventive care, fitness, Yoga@work, etc.
• Your benefits: employee discounts, company leasing bikes, company pension plan and much more

Additional information

Please only send us your documents online via our applicant portal. Applications sent by other means cannot be considered. Postal applications will not be returned but will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations.