Manager, Category Management (FMCG Impulse)

foodpanda; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider in Singapore is seeking a Manager for Category Management. This role involves full P&L responsibility for assigned categories, executing strategies to meet KPIs, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure market competitiveness. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in FMCG or retail and possess strong analytical and communication skills. A vibrant workplace culture and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Challenging learning curve

Periodic company events

Birthday Leave

Work Anniversar(ies) Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ relevant work experience, preferably in FMCG, retail, account and category management.
• Past Supplier Acquisition experience is a plus.
• Ability and desire to contribute to wider team performance and culture.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L responsibility for assigned Impulse categories.
• Develop and execute aligned category strategy to meet KPIs.
• Ensure pandamart has the right selections and best prices.
• Negotiate cost and terms improvement with suppliers.
• Employ data-driven decision-making to drive the category.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Great communication skills (oral and written)

Ability to work autonomously

Demonstrated track record of successful negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant

Tools

MS Office

G-suite

Job description

Manager, Category Management (FMCG Impulse)

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description

• Full P&L responsibility for the assigned Impulse categories, including revenue, margin & other supplier income
• Develop and execute aligned category strategy to meet with KPIs
• Ensure pandamart has the right selections and best prices in the market
• Work with existing suppliers to negotiate cost, funding and terms improvement, secure supplier marketing and advertising spend, and ensure a reliable and operationally effective flow of goods to our fulfilment centre
• Work to develop new sourcing and extended range to ensure we have high quality, good value goods available to our customers year-round
• Employ data-driven decision-making to drive the category. Work closely with marketing and supply chain to forecast demand and ensure consistent supply
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Imports, Pricing, Strategy, Finance and Marketing to deliver strategic projects that allow pandamart to offer the best customer experience
• Spearhead commercial initiatives independently while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant
• 3+ years’ relevant work experience, preferably in FMCG, retail, account and category management
• Candidates with less experience will be considered as Associate Managers
• Demonstrated track record of successful negotiations, influence and overall relationship management (both internal and external)
• Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Ability and desire to contribute to wider team performance and culture
• Strong analytical skills
• Great communication skills (both oral and written) are a must
• Proficient in MS Office & G‑suite
• Past Supplier Acquisition experience are good to have

Additional Information

• Challenging and fulfilling steep learning curve
• Vibrant, dynamic & international workplace
• Periodic fun & engaging company events & team activities
• Tasty Thursdays
• Birthday Leave
• Work Anniversar(ies) Leave
• Opportunity to be a value-adding contributor to this fast-growing global company