Category Manager/5 years in Food or Production Industry

Dempsey Resource Management Inc.; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource management company is seeking a Category Manager in Metro Manila, Philippines. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in the Food or Production sector. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, conducting market research, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the Food or Production industry.
• Strong analytical thinking and innovative mindset required.
• Excellent communication skills and results-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to optimize product assortment and profitability.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities within the food or production sectors.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure product quality and availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to minimize stockouts.
• Prepare reports to track category performance and present to stakeholders.

Skills

Quality Audit

Strategy Planning

Product Management

Pricing and Promotion

Supplier Relationship Management

Market & Consumer Insight

Inventory Management

Market Research

Food Safety

Customer Goal Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to optimize product assortment and profitability.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities within the food or production sectors.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure product quality and availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to minimize stockouts.
• Prepare reports to track category performance and present to stakeholders.

Job Details

• Job Title: Category Manager
• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience Level: 3-5 years in the Food or Production industry.
• Skills and Competencies: Quality Audit, Strategy Planning, Product Management, Pricing and Promotion, Supplier Relationship Management, Market & Consumer Insight, Inventory Management, Market Research, Food Safety, Customer Goal Oriented.
• Responsibilities and Duties: Oversee product categories, develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, conduct market research, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Working Conditions: Fast-paced environment with collaboration between cross-functional teams.
• Qualities and Traits: Analytical thinker, innovative, strong communicator, and results-driven.