Category Manager
5 days ago
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- Business Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute business strategies for the food sector, covering water & beverages, grains & oil, non-staple foods, snacks, instant drinks, frozen foods & ice products, and maternal & baby products.
- Supplier & Partnership Management: Identify and establish long-term partnerships with direct distributors and wholesalers, while continuously sourcing new suppliers in line with business strategy.
- Financial Planning & Pricing: Assist in setting annual budgets, sales targets, and profit goals per category. Oversee pricing strategies, ensuring compliance with margin targets and profitability objectives.
- Category & Product Performance: Monitor and enhance category and product performance, optimizing assortment and sales strategies.
- Strategic Category Development: Establish long-term growth strategies for product categories, including exit strategies for underperforming products.
- Vendor Relations & Negotiation: Foster strong relationships with vendors to secure better pricing, quality, and service levels.
- Market Positioning & Competition Analysis: Determine product positioning to maximize visibility, while actively monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and pricing strategies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with buyers and merchandisers to expand product offerings and drive category growth.
- Budget & Revenue Responsibility: Take full ownership of budget development and revenue management for assigned categories.
Job Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Food Science, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years in food procurement, with exposure to diverse categories within FMCG, retail, or consumer goods.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of market trends, supply chain systems, and category management strategies in the food industry.
- Skills: Excellent negotiation, data analysis, and market insight abilities. Strong communication, coordination, and team management skills.
- Work Ethic: High sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure, and an innovative, business-driven mindset.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Excel, ERP systems, and other data analysis tools.
Mid-Senior level
Employment TypeFull-time
Job FunctionPurchasing and Management
IndustriesInformation Services and Retail
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