Strategic Food Category Manager

7-ELEVEN; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven Singapore is seeking a Category Manager for its food categories. You will lead strategic planning, sourcing, pricing, and performance management, conducting market research to position product development and ensure market competitiveness.

You will collaborate with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to implement category strategies, manage inventory, and analyze sales trends to drive growth in Singapore’s stores.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in category management in food related categories.
• Excellent market analysis and data interpretation skills.
• Creative thinking and teamwork spirit, able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy and Planning: Developing and implementing strategies for assigned product categories, including product selection and lifecycle management.
• Sourcing and Procurement: Working with suppliers to source products, negotiate prices and terms, and manage supplier relationships.
• Sales and Revenue Generation: Analyzing sales data, identifying trends, and driving sales and revenue growth within the category.
• Pricing and Promotion: Developing pricing strategies and promotional campaigns to optimize sales and profitability.
• Inventory Management: Forecasting demand and maintaining optimal stock levels to minimize shortages or overstocks.
• Market Analysis: Analyzing market trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences to identify growth opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with marketing, sales, supply chain, and operations to implement category strategies.

Skills

Category management

Market analysis

Data interpretation

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

7-Eleven Singapore is seeking a Category Manager for its food categories. You will lead strategic planning, sourcing, pricing, and performance management, conducting market research to position product development and ensure market competitiveness.

You will collaborate with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to implement category strategies, manage inventory, and analyze sales trends to drive growth in Singapore’s stores.