FMCG Category Lead: Growth, Strategy & Profit

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary incentives

Leadership opportunity

Career development path

Health insurance and retirement plan

Prestigious FMCG employer

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a strategic Category Manager to oversee a key FMCG product category. You will drive assortment planning, pricing strategies, and promotional execution to maximize profitability and growth.

You will analyse consumer trends and market data to optimise the portfolio, while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful launches and efficient supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing; MBA a plus.
• Minimum 6 years in category management or FMCG.
• Proven track record of category growth and profitability.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals and insights.
• Manage the product lifecycle and optimize assortment.
• Analyze sales data, trends, and competition for growth opportunities and risks.
• Develop pricing and promotional plans to drive profitability.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to launch products and ensure supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor performance and report to senior management.

Skills

Category management

Brand management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (plus)

Tools

Retail management software

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a strategic Category Manager to oversee a key FMCG product category. You will drive assortment planning, pricing strategies, and promotional execution to maximize profitability and growth.

You will analyse consumer trends and market data to optimise the portfolio, while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful launches and efficient supply chain operations.