CATEGORY MANAGER

SUMMARY:
The Category Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of assigned product categories.

POSITION INFO:

The Category Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of assigned product categories. This role focuses on driving sales, optimizing product assortment, and ensuring alignment with the company’s overall offer strategy. The Category Manager works closely with the Group Market Leader to achieve financial and operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy Development

● Define and implement category-specific strategies in line with market trends and customer needs.

● Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

Customer Focus

● Understand customer preferences and incorporate feedback into category strategies.

● Ensure a seamless and engaging customer experience within the category.

Product Management

● Oversee product selection, pricing, and lifecycle management.

● Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and ensure product quality.

Performance Monitoring

● Track and analyze category performance metrics, including sales, margin, and inventory turnover.

● Implement corrective actions to address underperforming areas.

Collaboration and Communication

● Work with cross-functional teams, including marketing and supply chain, to execute category plans. ● Provide regular updates and insights to the Group Market Leader

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

● Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain or a related field.

● 5+ years of proven experience in buyer, product or category management or a similar role preferably in a retail or FMCG environment.

● Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles

● Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods

● Excellent communication and people skills

● Logical thinking with a strategic ability

● Curious and assumes initiative

● Ability to lead and influence

● Negotiation skills

● Relationship management

● Self-confident, hardworking and lives by example

● Team player who is also comfortable in working as an individual