Category Manager

VISMAY INTERNATIONAL CORP.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

VISMAY INTERNATIONAL CORP. is seeking a Category Manager to drive long-term strategies across product categories. You will analyze market trends, optimize assortments, and coordinate with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance to maximize profitability.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, excellent negotiation skills, and leadership of cross-functional teams to deliver impactful category results in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends.
• Ability to develop and implement long-term category strategies.
• Excellent negotiation skills with vendors.
• Strong communication with vendors and internal teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of category product lines and relevant products.
• Understanding of industry and consumer trends.
• Understanding of financial metrics and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Stay informed about market trends, consumer behaviors, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and challenges for their assigned category.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies for the category, including product selection, pricing, promotion, and merchandising.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts and securing favorable terms.
• Optimize the product range within the category to meet customer needs and profitability.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies and promotional plans to drive sales and market share.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance for aligned category execution.
• Monitor category performance, analyze sales data, and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
• Identify and resolve issues related to the category, such as supply disruptions or product performance problems.
• Communicate category strategies and performance to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Product knowledge

Industry trends

Financial metrics

Job description

• Must stay informed about current market trends, consumer behaviors, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and challenges for their assigned category.

• Develop and implement long-term strategies for their product categories, including product selection, pricing, promotion, and merchandising.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts, securing favorable terms, and ensuring product availability and quality.

• Responsible for optimizing the product range within their category, ensuring it meets customer needs and maximizes profitability.

• Develop and implement pricing strategies and promotional plans to drive sales and increase market share.

• Work closely with various departments, including marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance, to ensure alignment and effective execution of category strategies.

• Regularly monitor category performance, analyze sales data, and identify areas for improvement.

• Play a role in managing inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste.

• Identify and resolve issues related to their category, such as supply chain disruptions or product performance problems.

• Effectively communicate category strategies and performance to internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills Required:

• Strong analytical skills are essential for interpreting data, identifying trends, and making informed decisions.

• Needs to be able to develop and implement long-term strategies.

• Effective negotiation skills are crucial for securing favorable terms with vendors.

• Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with various stakeholders, including vendors, internal teams, and customers.

• Often lead cross-functional teams, requiring strong leadership skills.

• Needs to be able to identify and resolve problems effectively.

• A strong understanding of the products within their category is essential.

• Needs to be knowledgeable about the industry and consumer trends.

• Understanding financial metrics and profitability is important.