Category Manager (Ready Meal, Bakery, Cafe and Grocer Kitchen)

TFP RETAIL SDN BHD 201301018031 (1047864-H); Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Food Purveyor is seeking a Category Manager to oversee Ready Meal, Bakery, Cafe and Grocer Kitchen product areas. The role supports senior management in strategic planning and merchandising, driving sales, margins, inventory turnover and supplier partnerships.

You will collaborate to develop sourcing strategies, manage vendor performance, and ensure timely product introductions while aligning with company KPIs and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in retail management or related field.
• Retail and merchandising experience in supermarket is an advantage.
• At least 5 years experience in managing a team.
• Strong planning, organizing, communication, business acumen, presentation and results-driven mindset.
• Proficient in English and Malay, both written and spoken.
• Own transport and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in order placements with existing vendors/suppliers.
• Follow up on stock status to ensure timely buying process.
• Update new item listings and input into system for distribution to sales floor.
• Generate reports of cost analyses from shipments to buying costs to optimise performance.
• Involve in range strategy, pricing and promotional activities aligned with margins and sales targets.
• Monitor product range performance and take action plans for best and worst sellers to optimise performance.
• Plan forward promotional strategies with Marketing and Business Development to meet margin and sales targets.
• Ensure smooth inbound and outbound stock movement and coordination with stores, marketing, vendors and distribution centre.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Communication

Business acumen

Presentation

Results driven

Education

Diploma or higher in retail management or related fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Category Manager (Ready Meal, Bakery, Cafe and Grocer Kitchen)

To assist Senior Category Manager for both strategic planning and merchandising.

To achieve monthly/annual target sales, margin, stock turnover days (TOD), shrinkage and inventory levels are in accordance to company KPI.

To plan and execute company marketing plan from planning, sourcing of merchandise, purchasing, price strategy, promotion mechanic etc.

To collaborate with supplier to grow sales and margin to maximize tile promotion mechanic and sales floor productivity.

To work with Team to develop and execute sourcing strategies to maximize the new merchandise insights to help drive overall product launch strategy.

To have proper supplier management and business plan to ensure accurate movement of skus, price change update, new sku listing, buying income collection and annual trading target achievable.

To analyze sales performance, inventory availability and vendor's service levels in order to make recommendations for improvement.

To support company vision and merchandising strategies for indent category to be No. 1 in marketplace.

To take part in company event, training program, buying trip, stock taking and festive support to socialize with community, colleagues and continuous self-development.

Main Accountabilities

Administration & Supports

To assist in order placements with existing vendors/suppliers.

To follow up and keep track on status of stocks from vendors/suppliers to ensure a timely buying process.

Updating new items listing and key-in in system for further distribution to sales floor.

Generating reports of cost analysis from shipments to buying costs in order to optimise performance.

Merchandising/Ranging

To be involved in the overall ranging strategy ensuring that through effective range control process and pricing strategy, product selections is in line with consumer trends and in line with sales and margin targets.

Ensure that products on sales floor provide inspiration for customers and retail team and that the selected ranges support the Company brand essence.

Support on the range changes include new products launch, clearance activities, overstocks and implementation of new floor range stock are executed with careful planning and liaison with Stores, Marketing, Vendors & Suppliers and Distribution Centre ensuring any information is distributed in a timely manner.

Assist to ensure that product range performance is monitored taking the appropriate action to ensure the identification and agreement on action plans to deal with best and worse seller in order to optimise performance.

In conjunction with the retail team develop forward promotional strategies ensuring that all events are properly planned meeting margin and sales targets and all results are properly analysed.

Ensure commitment levels placed on stock lines are consistent with the range and promotional objectives.

Works closely with every involved party to ensure that there is a joined-up process between inbound and outbound stock movement.

Work closely with Marketing and Business Development Teams on deciding how product should be displayed to maximise customers' interest and sales.

Procurement

To ensure a timely, effectively and commercially sound buying process.

To Develop own in house brand for Ready Meal, Baker, Beverage and Grocer Kitchen Range with Local Manufacturer and In Store Production by operation team. Inline with Food Safety, Food Quality and Proper Product Labelling.

Do Proper R&D for each new product on product eating quality, presentation, food safety and Shelf life.

Identify emerging trends. Involved in developing business strategies outlining strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and seasonal strategies.

Gather information on customer’ reactions to product.

The efficient and timely sourcing of new products that meet the needs of the defined range architecture.

Quality Control

Ensure that effective quality control becomes embedded in the buying and supply chain processes to optimise product quality and legal compliance.

Controlling stock levels based on the forecast according to season.

From time to time, random spot check on the eating quality for the Ready Meal either manufacture or in house production to maintain Food quality.

Work with Customer Service and Marketing Teams to ensure a mechanism is in place for managing quality problems with products in the marketplace.

Maximize opportunity and ensure the business product sourcing is managed in line with our vertical integration strategy.

Executes vendor and supplier selection and develops vendor/supplier and internal organizational partnerships.

Maintain relationships, resolve issues and conduct negotiations with vendors and suppliers as necessary.

Ensure all aspects of vendor and supplier performance is properly and effectively assessed and managed, taking appropriate remedial action when necessary.

Ensure effective control and management of inbound stock, agreeing forecasts and work jointly with vendors and suppliers to resolve supply chain issues.

Inventory Management

To identify best suited mechanism for Inventory Management hence organize people and inventory with same efficiency.

Adopt as responsible leader in managing inventory team for stores, warehouse, distribution centre or similar.

Ensure effective schedule is created so that all stocks are monitored in appropriate methods and maintained reasonable levels.

Proper SOP guidance for food receiving, storage, display and clearance.

Leadership & People Management

Ability to manage manpower in department including hiring, resolve conflicts and reduce staff turnover.

Ensure that Merchandising & Buying Teams are effectively resources, directed, motivated and developed enabling them to reach their full potential for both individual and Company benefit.

Ensure team members are kept abreast of current issues both at departmental and Company Ievel through effective communication forums.

Drive and develop performance of the team with a view to optimising output and achievement of objectives whilst effectively managing performance issues.

Adopt a senior leadership role within the business and in conjunctive with other members of Senior Management take ownership for setting and leading Company direction and strategy.

General

To adhere and enforce all Company's policies and procedures.

Undertake/participate in any ad hoc projects or other relevant duties as assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Requirements

Posses Diploma or higher in retail management or other related fields.

Retail in supermarket and merchandising experience in would be an added advantage.

At least 5-year experience in managing a team.

Posses strong planning, organizing, communication, business acumen, presentation, result driven.

Computer literacy in MS Office.

Have own transport and whiting to travel as when needed.

Proficient in English, Malay both spoken and written.

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Supermarkets, Grocery & Petrol Retailing 101-1,000 employees

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Let’s take a ride back to the 1950s, there was a small neighbourhood grocery store in Gombak, Kuala Lumpur and that was where our root started off. In year 1997, we grabbed the opportunity and Pasaraya OTK (OTK) was launched established. This supermarket quickly became the go-to place for fresh produce and grocery items, and two additional branches were opened in Sentul (2000) and Puchong (2003).

In 2004, with opportunity hit us at the right timing, Village Grocer (VG) was born in Bangsar Village with its premium selection of produce. It continues to serve the residents of Bangsar and Kuala Lumpur with its large array of fresh produce and finest goods. The food selections are different with wide varieties and more premium as its targeting to cater for different group of consumers which extends to expatriates. From 1 VG outlet, we have grown to 16 outlets as at to date including our uniquely designed cafe known as “Village Pantry” which offers diversified and freshest Ready-To-Eat Food.

In April 2017, we marked a very special day in the episode of our journey to success in Malaysia as the company fully acquired another premium supermarket, Ben’s Independent Grocer (B.I.G). B.I.G has been running since year 2011, brings an exciting experience for our shoppers with a complete grocery adventure through our impressive array of our specialised ingredients section themed section like barn Butchery, Bay Seafood, B. Organics and Malaya Kitchen.

The Food Purveyor Sdn Bhd (TFP) is a full-fledged chain of premium grocers across the Klang Valley and aims to be the leading premium supermarket chain in Malaysia. We are now a group of companies of 30 outlets which consists of 3 Pasaraya OTK, 19 Village Grocer, 7 Ben’s Independent Grocer and 1 Village Pantry. We have developed rapidly and surely, & we are not planning to stop growing. As a multiple award-winning company brand, we will continue to serve our shoppers with diversify products from fresh produce to grocery segment, from bakery to F&B, from Ready-to-Eat items to freshly cooked dishes.

There are opportunities in various expertise areas and we hope you are the one whom we are looking for. For those who are passionate to supermarket retail operations, you are most welcome to submit your job application. We are determined to develop and grow together with you!

For more information on us, please visit us at :

The Food Purveyor www.thefoodpurveyor.com

Most importantly, come and visit us at our outlets!

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