Assistant Category Manager (Food)

AvantePH Staffing and Consultancy Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and consultancy firm is seeking an Assistant Category Manager – Food in Makati. You will support the development and management of the food category, assisting in category planning and supplier coordination to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Business and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Excel are essential. Join us in a dynamic team environment!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in category management or FMCG.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing category strategies.
• Monitor sales performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with suppliers for pricing updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Category Manager – Food to support the development, management, and growth of the company’s food category portfolio. The role will assist in category planning, supplier coordination, pricing, promotions, and overall performance analysis to ensure optimal sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Category Manager in developing category strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor sales performance, inventory levels, market trends, and customer behavior to identify growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with suppliers for product listings, negotiations, pricing updates, and promotional activities.
• Support in planning and executing category promotions, campaigns, and merchandising initiatives.
• Analyze product performance and recommend adjustments to assortment, pricing, and promotional tactics.
• Prepare regular category reports, dashboards, and business reviews for management.
• Work closely with procurement, marketing, supply chain, and store operations to ensure seamless execution of category plans.
• Evaluate competitor activities, market changes, and emerging trends within the food category.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in category management, merchandising, retail, or FMCG (preferably in food products).
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; proficient in MS Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.