Category Manager - FMCG

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Generous vacation

Professional development

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an insightful and strategic Category Manager to drive growth for key FMCG product categories. This remote position emphasizes developing category strategies, supplier relationships, and optimizing assortments using data analytics.

You will collaborate with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams in a virtual environment, monitor performance, and report insights to senior management. A Bachelor's degree plus 6 years FMCG experience are required, with MBA a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of category management or FMCG experience.
• Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies that drive revenue and market share.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and retail analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with business objectives for the FMCG portfolio.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, source products.
• Optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions to maximize sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to execute category plans remotely.
• Monitor category performance and provide regular reporting with actionable insights to senior management.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

FMCG knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Retail analytics platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an insightful and strategic Category Manager to drive growth and profitability for key product categories within the FMCG sector. This role, based remotely, will involve developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing product assortments to meet evolving consumer demands. You will leverage data analytics and market intelligence to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, shaping the future of our client's product offerings. The successful candidate will be a pivotal leader in shaping category vision and execution, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners from a virtual standpoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives for the FMCG portfolio.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities and potential risks.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure the optimal sourcing of products.
• Optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotional activities to maximize sales and profitability within designated categories.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure effective execution of category plans in a remote environment.
• Monitor category performance and provide regular reporting with actionable insights to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management or related roles, specifically within the FMCG industry.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful category strategies that drive revenue growth and market share.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively in a remote team setting.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and retail analytics platforms.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package and performance-driven bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous vacation allowance and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a remote setting.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment focused on collaboration and results.