Category Manager (Short-Shelve Life)

Job Summary:

• Well known Retailer
• Short Shelve life (Category)
• Located at East
• 5 Days Work Week
• Up to $6,000
• Attractive Benefits

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic plans for assigned categories within a structured category management process to achieve financial goals, enhance market share, improve customer satisfaction, and optimize productivity.
• Drive category sales, profit, and income targets by creating and implementing effective business plans.
• Curate and manage an optimal product mix that aligns with customer preferences and market demand.
• Develop and execute trade promotions that generate excitement and drive incremental sales and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to foster business growth and collaboration.
• Oversee the sourcing of products globally, ensuring they meet local customer demands.
• Conduct periodic range reviews to maximize category sales and profitability.
• Implement a competitive pricing strategy that delivers value to customers while maintaining profitability.
• Establish and manage retailer-supplier collaborations to optimize income, terms, and discounts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including product inventory management and procurement processes.
• Work towards reducing shrinkage through disciplined purchasing and inventory control.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a strong and capable team.
• Lead assigned projects independently, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business goals.
• Analyze buying effectiveness (e.g., cost-saving strategies) to enhance profitability.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and other stakeholders on key strategic business initiatives.
• Extract, analyze, and prepare weekly reports for senior management review.
• Promote a culture of learning, teamwork, and knowledge-sharing across internal and external teams.
• Undertake ad hoc projects or duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Diploma or Degree in Business, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Prior experience in commercial roles within the FMCG industry, with a solid understanding of the end-to-end buy to-sell process being a strong advantage.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

If you do not possess the above experience, your application will still be considered on individual merits and you may be contacted for other opportunities.

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