Category Manager (Retail Pharmacy)

Public Medicare Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a passionate Category Manager to drive category strategies and sales across their network. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years experience in category management within the pharmaceutical or FMCG sectors. Responsibilities include analyzing market trends, managing product portfolios, and collaborating with marketing. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills and may involve travel for meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in category or product management, preferably in retail pharmacy.
• Experience with nutritional, OTC, or health-related product lines is a plus.
• Professional in working with data tools and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive category sales, profitability, and market share through campaign planning.
• Monitor health trends and consumer behavior to optimize product offerings.
• Oversee category pricing, margin management, and inventory.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Retail data tools

Job description

We are one of the leading retail pharmacy companies committed to providing trusted health and wellness products to our communities. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a passionate and strategic Category Manager to lead and grow key product categories across our retail network.

This is a high‑visibility leadership role for experienced professionals who excel in cross‑functional execution and long‑term category planning. The role influences business‑wide decisions through market intelligence, pricing strategy, and advanced performance analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Execute Category Strategies
  Drive category sales, profitability, and market share through campaign planning, merchandising, and new product development aligned with customer needs in the health and wellness space.

• Market and Consumer Insight Analysis
  Monitor health trends, retail data, and consumer behavior to uncover new opportunities and optimize product offerings.

• Brand and Product Communication
  Work with the Marketing team to craft compelling product stories and campaigns to increase visibility and trust in our offerings.

• Portfolio and Inventory Management
  Oversee category pricing, margin management, stock forecasting, promotions, and inventory to maintain optimal availability and margin performance.

• Performance Review and Growth Planning
  Track category performance and suggest actions to strengthen sales, expand seller networks, and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Compliance and Industry Awareness
  Stay current with retail pharmacy regulations, health standards, and category best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in category or product management, ideally within retail pharmacy, consumer health, or FMCG sectors.
• Experience working with nutritional, OTC, or health‑related product lines is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and commercial acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with retail data tools and reporting systems.
• Work Location: Lake Field Sungai Besi and candidate must be willing to travel to Sarawak HQ or Kulai regional office for physical meetings once a month.