Category Lead

myNews; Petaling Jaya; Vor Ort; MYR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

myNews is seeking a Category Manager in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, focused on end-to-end category performance including P&L, sales, and margin growth. The successful candidate will shape category strategy, drive supplier negotiations, and optimize SKU strategy. Key qualifications include experience in FMCG or retail strategy, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to translate data into insights. A proactive, structured approach is essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in category management, merchandising, FMCG, or retail strategy.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Aufgaben

• Own and drive end-to-end category performance including P&L management.
• Shape and execute category strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Identify and unlock growth opportunities across assortment and pricing.
• Lead supplier negotiations and build strong partnerships.
• Define and optimize SKU strategy and lead new product introductions.
• Drive promotion strategy and performance optimization using data.

Kenntnisse

Commercial mindset

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to translate data

Proactive approach

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

Own and drive end-to-end category performance, including P&L, sales, and margin growth

Shape and execute category strategy aligned with business and shopper priorities

Identify and unlock growth opportunities across assortment, pricing, and promotions

Lead supplier negotiations and build strong commercial partnerships

Define and optimize SKU strategy and lead new product introductions

Drive promotion strategy, execution, and performance optimization

Use data and insights to guide decisions and improve category outcomes

What we're looking for

• Strong commercial and analytical mindset
• Experience in category management, merchandising, FMCG, or retail strategy
• Ability to translate data into clear insights and actions
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, structured, and outcome‑driven approach
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment