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

TieTalent; Krefeld; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pet supplies company in Krefeld is looking for an experienced individual to lead and shape their international Non Food assortment. This role requires a strong background in assortment or purchasing within international retail and proficiency in German and English. The ideal candidate will drive innovation and market leadership while overseeing the entire product development cycle in a collaborative environment. Flexible working hours and a supportive culture are offered.

Leistungen

Mobile working options

Employee discounts

Flexible working hours

Company pension plan

Health offers

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in assortment or purchasing in international retail.
• Solid knowledge of international assortment structures in FMCG or fashion.
• Fluency in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead and shape the international Non Food assortment.
• Oversee the full product development cycle.
• Provide inspirational leadership to a multicultural team.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Market analysis

Customer-centric mindset

Communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration

Jobbeschreibung

Our team does everything to make the coexistence of humans and animals easier, better and happier: Happier Pets, Happier People This drive has made us Europe's number 1 in the pet supplies business. But we're still bubbling over with ideas and are currently creating a unique pet-related ecosystem that we're using to herald tomorrow's trade. We need you for this: ambitious doers who like to take responsibility - and are keen to create inspiring products and shopping experiences. Ready for first-class prospects with an owner-managed top dog? Welcome to Fressnapf!

• 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
• 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)
• 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
  
  

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