CENTRAL CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD

PT. Evo Manufacturing Indonesia; Palembang; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT EVO GROUP, Palembang, is seeking an experienced Central Category Development Department Head to lead category strategy, portfolio optimization, and pricing initiatives. You will drive growth by leveraging market insights, consumer trends, and cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Sales, R&D, and Production.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and data analysis skills to strengthen competitiveness and profitability, while developing the category team to meet key

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is required.
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Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category development strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct market research, consumer insights, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for new product development and portfolio optimization.
• Monitor category performance through sales, market share, profitability, and product contribution analysis.
• Develop pricing strategies to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, R&D, Production, and other functions for effective execution.
• Prepare development plans, performance reviews, and strategic recommendations for management.
• Lead and evaluate the category development team to meet KPIs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Marketing/Industrial Engineering/Economics or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WE ARE HIRING – CENTRAL CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD

PT EVO GROUP

We are looking for an experienced and strategic professional to join our team as Central Category Development Department Head.

This role will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, strengthening product competitiveness, optimizing product portfolios, and driving sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category development strategies aligned with the company's business objectives and growth targets.
• Conduct market research, consumer insights, competitor analysis, and industry trend monitoring to identify new business opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for new product development, product innovation, and existing product improvement based on market trends and consumer needs.
• Monitor category performance through sales growth, market share, profitability, and product contribution analysis.
• Develop pricing strategies and recommendations to strengthen product competitiveness and profitability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments, including Marketing, Sales, R&D, Production, and other related functions, to ensure effective category execution.
• Prepare category development plans, business performance reviews, and strategic recommendations for management.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate the category development team to achieve departmental objectives and key performance indicators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Business Management, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of professional experience in Category Management, Product Management, Brand Management, Trade Marketing, or Business Development.
• Preferably experienced in FMCG, Food & Beverage, Pet Food, or Manufacturing industries.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, consumer behavior, product portfolio management, and business strategy.
• Strong analytical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership capabilities with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong data analysis and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and translate business insights into actionable strategies.

Join us and be part of our journey in driving innovation and sustainable business growth!

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