Category Manager - FMCG Groceries

Placements24; Sandton; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive annual salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical aid and retirement fund

Employee discount

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Annual leave and statutory benefits

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and analytical Category Manager to oversee the grocery category in Sandton, Gauteng. You will drive sales performance, optimize assortment, manage supplier relationships, and develop category strategies aligned with business goals.

The role requires a strong knowledge of the grocery retail landscape, excellent negotiation and data-driven decision making, and a track record of growing profitability in a complex portfolio.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; 7+ years in category management preferred.
• Proven track record in FMCG retail growth and profitability.
• Strong negotiation, analytics, and strategic planning skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement strategic category plans, including assortment optimization, pricing, and promotion strategies for the grocery category.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and drive growth.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal terms.
• Oversee inventory management to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts and waste.
• Develop and execute in-store merchandising and promotional programs.
• Monitor category performance against KPIs and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and finance teams to align category strategies with overall business objectives.
• Identify and source new products and suppliers to enhance the category offering.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Category management

Retail analytics

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Retail management degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prominent FMCG retailer, is seeking a strategic and analytical Category Manager to oversee their grocery category in **Sandton**. This role is essential for driving sales performance, optimizing product assortment, and managing supplier relationships to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for developing category strategies, analyzing market trends, and implementing promotional plans to enhance the shopping experience and maximize sales within this key segment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the grocery retail landscape, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to manage a complex product portfolio. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape the future of a major retail category and contribute to the success of a leading company within **Gauteng**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic category plans, including assortment optimization, pricing, and promotion strategies for the grocery category.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and drive growth.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal terms.
• Oversee inventory management to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts and waste.
• Develop and execute in-store merchandising and promotional programs.
• Monitor category performance against KPIs and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and finance teams to align category strategies with overall business objectives.
• Identify and source new products and suppliers to enhance the category offering.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in category management or a related role within the FMCG retail sector.
• Proven track record of driving category growth and profitability.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the grocery retail market and consumer behavior.
• Excellent understanding of financial principles and P&L management.
• Proficiency in retail analytics software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing relationships.
• Familiarity with the **Sandton** retail environment is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Performance-based bonus and incentive programs.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Generous employee discount on store products.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment in **Sandton**.
• Annual leave and other statutory benefits.