Category Lead - Supplements

RetailWise; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RetailWise is seeking a Category Lead - Supplements to drive performance, growth, and profitability of the supplements category. You will lead category planning, product assortment, supplier management, pricing strategy, and promotional execution.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related healthcare field, with 3–4 years in category/product/brand management in pharma, healthcare, or FMCG.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related healthcare field.
• 3–4 years in category, product, or brand management within pharma/healthcare/FMCG.
• Strong understanding of vitamins, dietary supplements, and OTC products; regulatory requirements (FDA Philippines).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category plans to achieve sales, margin, and market share targets.
• Analyze category performance, market trends, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage product assortment, ensuring the right mix of SKUs aligned with customer demand.
• Lead product lifecycle management from sourcing to discontinuation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for new product development and launches.
• Ensure all products comply with regulatory and quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and distributors.
• Negotiate pricing, trade terms, and promotional support.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies aligned with market conditions.
• Plan and execute promotions, campaigns, and in-store/online activations.

Skills

Category management

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related healthcare field

Job description

The Category Lead - Supplements is responsible for driving the overall performance, growth, and profitability of the supplements category. This role involves category planning, product assortment, supplier management, pricing strategy, and promotional execution.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute category plans to achieve sales, margin, and market share targets
• Analyze category performance, market trends, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities
• Manage product assortment, ensuring the right mix of SKUs aligned with customer demand
• Lead product lifecycle management from sourcing to discontinuation
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for new product development and launches
• Ensure all products comply with regulatory and quality standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and distributors
• Negotiate pricing, trade terms, and promotional support
• Develop competitive pricing strategies aligned with market conditions
• Plan and execute promotions, campaigns, and in-store/online activations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a related healthcare field.

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in category management, product management, or brand management within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or FMCG industry.

• Strong understanding of vitamins, dietary supplements, and OTC products, including regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA compliance in the Philippines).
• Background in retail pharmacy, drugstore chains, or healthcare distribution is an advantage