Strategic FMCG Food Category Manager

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Career development

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager to oversee an extensive FMCG food portfolio in Klerksdorp. You will drive category growth, optimize assortment, and ensure market competitiveness through data-driven insights and strong supplier partnerships.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 4+ years in category management within FMCG. You will collaborate with marketing, sales, and retail teams to maximize sales, profitability, and market share in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce or related field.
• 4+ years in category management within FMCG food sector.
• Strong data interpretation and insight generation.
• Proven negotiation and supplier-management experience.
• Understanding of retail operations and consumer behaviour.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with North West regional retail landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic category plans to drive sales and market share.
• Analyse sales data and trends to optimize assortment and growth.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and manage promotions.
• Collaborate with marketing on category marketing and promotions.
• Monitor performance and report insights to senior management.
• Oversee product placement, merchandising, and lifecycle management.
• Identify new product opportunities and potential partnerships.
• Drive category lifecycle from introduction to phasing out.

Skills

Category management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Retail insights

Strategic planning

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Commerce

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager to oversee an extensive FMCG food portfolio in Klerksdorp. You will drive category growth, optimize assortment, and ensure market competitiveness through data-driven insights and strong supplier partnerships.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 4+ years in category management within FMCG. You will collaborate with marketing, sales, and retail teams to maximize sales, profitability, and market share in a dynamic environment.