F&B Category Growth Leader

myNews; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage firm in Petaling Jaya is seeking a Food & Beverage Category Manager to oversee and manage the product portfolio, ensuring the successful development, sourcing, and promotion of products. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in category management within the F&B industry, excellent negotiation skills, and strong analytical abilities. This role involves collaborating with various teams to drive product innovation and improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in category management or product management within the F&B industry.
• Proven track record of managing product categories and driving category growth.
• Strong knowledge of the F&B market and consumer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a competitive product range within the F&B category.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Analyze market trends and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Product category management

Supplier negotiation

Market analysis

Sales data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Food Science, or a related field

Master’s degree or professional certifications in F&B management

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

A leading food and beverage firm in Petaling Jaya is seeking a Food & Beverage Category Manager to oversee and manage the product portfolio, ensuring the successful development, sourcing, and promotion of products. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in category management within the F&B industry, excellent negotiation skills, and strong analytical abilities. This role involves collaborating with various teams to drive product innovation and improve profitability.