FMCG Category Lead: Data-Driven Growth & Partnerships

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary competitiveness

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a strategic Category Manager for a key FMCG product category. You will develop category strategies, optimize assortments, and manage supplier relationships to drive profitable growth.

You will analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to identify opportunities, align with marketing and sales, and monitor performance against margins and market share.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in category/brand/product management in FMCG.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into insights.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership.
• Experience managing product portfolios and supplier relationships.
• Deep understanding of FMCG retail and consumer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies including assortment, pricing and promotions.
• Analyze sales data, market trends and consumer insights for growth opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms and procurement.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales and operations to align plans.
• Monitor performance against sales, margin and market share; take corrective actions.
• Ensure optimal product availability and effective merchandising in Richards Bay.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Category management

Supplier relationships

FMCG market understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

MBA (bonus)

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a strategic Category Manager for a key FMCG product category. You will develop category strategies, optimize assortments, and manage supplier relationships to drive profitable growth.

You will analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to identify opportunities, align with marketing and sales, and monitor performance against margins and market share.