FMCG Portfolio Manager: Lead Category Strategy

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A health and beauty retailer in Cape Town is seeking a Category Manager to drive performance in the Everyday Essentials Category. The role includes developing the operating plan, managing category teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Successful candidates will have extensive FMCG experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to motivate teams, with educational qualifications in Retail Management or similar fields. This is an opportunity to influence product offerings and financial performance.

Qualifications

• 46 years FMCG Category Management experience.
• 23 years People Management experience at senior level.
• Experience with local and global supplier networks essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure effective execution of the category operating plan.
• Manage a team of Category Buyers and Managers.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Ability to drive and motivate teams

Strong financial/business acumen

Strong negotiation skills

Planning and organisational skills

Ability to build strong supplier relationships

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Strategic thinking and decision-making

Education

B Degree or Diploma in Retail

Business Science, B.Comm, MBA, CIS

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A health and beauty retailer in Cape Town is seeking a Category Manager to drive performance in the Everyday Essentials Category. The role includes developing the operating plan, managing category teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Successful candidates will have extensive FMCG experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to motivate teams, with educational qualifications in Retail Management or similar fields. This is an opportunity to influence product offerings and financial performance.