FMCG Category Manager: Growth & Supplier Leadership

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager for its Queenstown office to drive category growth across FMCG product lines. You will lead category strategies, optimize assortment and pricing, and manage key supplier relationships while collaborating with sales and marketing on launches and promotions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proven category leadership, and the ability to leverage consumer and market data to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field and 5+ years in category management in FMCG.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret market data and insights.
• Proven negotiation, communication and supplier relationship capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales, market share and profitability.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity and consumer behavior for growth opportunities.
• Optimize assortment, ranging and pricing for assigned categories.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and ensure collaborative execution of plans.
• Partner with sales/marketing on launches and promotions and monitor performance.

Skills

Category Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager for its Queenstown office to drive category growth across FMCG product lines. You will lead category strategies, optimize assortment and pricing, and manage key supplier relationships while collaborating with sales and marketing on launches and promotions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proven category leadership, and the ability to leverage consumer and market data to inform decisions.