Category Manager （Food/Fresh/Nonfood)

The Senior Category Manager is responsible for developing the overall strategy for a product category and researching new product opportunities within the category to drive sales and achieve set targets.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND TASKS:

1. Analyze data to determine industry and consumer trends.
2. Identify and establish long-term partnerships with direct distributors and sellers.
3. Stay on the lookout for new suppliers based on strategy.
4. Assist in setting the yearly budget/sales target and profit per category.
5. Administer the price setting and respect the margin per category.
6. Monitor and enhance category/product performance.
7. Establish long-term development strategies for product categories.
8. Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products.
9. Create trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services.
10. Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility.
11. Monitor price and competition.
12. Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories.
13. Assume responsibility for budget development and revenue for the category.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

1. Prefer e-commerce working experience, like noon/amazon, or experience in the retail industry.
2. Strong organizational and structural skills; knowledge in financial acumen.
3. High level of commitment.
4. Proficient in time management.
5. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
6. Strong analytical skills, comfortable dealing with numerical data, and have a strong attention to detail.
7. Ability to dig into detail, manage complexity, and drive decision-making.