PRODUCT CATEGORY MANAGER

All Happy; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience store retail company in Malaysia is seeking a candidate with over 3 years of experience in the convenience store or retail industry. The role requires strong data analysis capabilities, effective communication skills, and a commitment to continuous learning. Responsibilities include market data analysis, competitor performance assessment, and sharing industry insights. Candidates with store operations experience are preferred, making this a great opportunity to enhance category operational capabilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the convenience store or retail industry.
• Strong data analysis capabilities and communication skills.
• Willingness to continuously learn and improve knowledge in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of market data and competitor performance.
• Generate feasibility reports for category growth.
• Share industry insights and best practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Based on data analysis and market category development trend insights, channel category performance analysis, identifying gaps, and finding growth opportunities in conjunction with regional conditions.
• Competitor Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of major competitors in relevant channels for the product category, including their inventory, pricing, and display, providing reference for the operating units' competitive strategies.
• Category Opportunity Feasibility Report: Through insight analysis, supplier and operating unit practical research, output category growth feasibility reports, and submit them to the operating units for project initiation.
• Continuous Learning and Sharing: Continuously learn and share industry insights and best practices to form methodologies and models to improve overall category operation capabilities.

Job Requirements

• Industry Background: Extensive experience (3+ years) and in-depth understanding of the convenience store industry or related retail industries, familiar with industry market dynamics and competitive landscape.
• Data Analysis Capabilities: Possess strong data analysis capabilities, able to process and analyze large amounts of market data, extracting valuable information and insights.
• Communication Skills: Possesses excellent communication skills and a strong team spirit, capable of effectively communicating with personnel from different departments and promoting cross-departmental collaboration.
• Learning and Sharing: Maintains a continuous learning attitude, constantly improving professional skills and deepening understanding of the convenience store industry, and is willing to share.
• Experience in purchasing or category management within the convenience store or retail industry, with prior store operations experience preferred; strong data and insight capabilities.
• Clear thinking, strong verbal communication skills, and strong summarizing abilities. A team player who can share, learn, and grow with team members.