Fmcg à United States

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to drive DC sales, grow retail loyalty, meet DC and retail GP targets, and gain market share through careful planning and purchasing of the correct stock, on time and in line with retailer requirements.

• Management of promotions planning
• Achievement of sales and gross profit targets
• Ensuring product pricing competitiveness against competitors and budgeted retail margins for members
• Delivering on defined service levels to retailers
• Development of internal controls to manage and report on Category Managers' key performance areas
• Overseeing warehouse stock levels in line with budgeted expectations
• Managing supplier performance in terms of pricing, product quality, and service levels
• Negotiating trading terms and supplier SLAs
• Controlling department administration and expenses
• Providing leadership to the Marketing team
• Providing category leadership to the Marketing team and Retail Members
• Performing ad hoc tasks as required

• Minimum 5 years management experience in an FMCG environment
• Tertiary qualification in Marketing or Advertising
• Proven track record of developing suppliers at grassroots level to compliant SPAR suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally across the supply chain
• Computer literacy
• Strategic decision-making skills
• Ability to plan and organize
• Ability to trade aggressively
• Ability to develop comprehensive marketing and promotional strategies
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and management skills
• Effective negotiation skills with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player

Note: Prior experience may compensate for qualifications not met. All appointments are subject to our affirmative action policy.