Omnichannel Category Manager

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Category Manager to define category strategy, manage assortment and SKU selection, and set pricing and promotions to drive profitable growth across all channels.

The role focuses on data-driven decision making to optimise range, space and commercial performance, collaborating with buying, marketing and retail operations to deliver category profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in retail or FMCG category management.
• Demonstrated success in delivering category growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Execute category strategies aligned with the commercial vision and group objectives.
• Shape assortment, SKU selection, micro space planning and pricing to optimise profitability and performance.
• Integrate online and offline channels to drive omnichannel performance within product areas and categories.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with buying, marketing and retail operations for strategy execution.

Skills

Category management

Pricing

Assortment optimisation

Supplier management

Promotions process

Margin improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Category Manager to define category strategy, manage assortment and SKU selection, and set pricing and promotions to drive profitable growth across all channels.

The role focuses on data-driven decision making to optimise range, space and commercial performance, collaborating with buying, marketing and retail operations to deliver category profitability.