Category Manager

SUMMARY:
Category Manager - R70k + benefits - Pinetown

POSITION INFO:

RS Recruitment Services is assisting a large FMCG company to recruit a CATEGORY MANAGER to be based in PINETOWN KZN, up to approximately R70 000, with benefits. Succession planning – good opportunities for career development.

OUR CLIENT HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS SINCE THE 1960’S AND OPERATES A NUMBER OF DISTRIBUTION CENTRES AND SUPPLIES GOODS AND SERVICES TO OVER 1 000 OUTLETS ACROSS SOUTHERN AFRICA.

Purpose of position:

To drive food category growth through developing and implementing national category strategies to maximise wholesale and retail sales, market share and profitability.

Applicants should be/have the following:

Matric.

BCom Degree/National Diploma (IMM) or equivalent.

A minimum of 5 to 7 years’ buying and category management experience.

Thorough knowledge of procurement, buying systems and processes are essential.

Sound knowledge of FMCG Marketing.

MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities – but not limited to:

Develop & manage national category strategies.

Negotiate national supplier trading terms & develop supplier relationships.

Ensure supplier growth rebates & manage the national/regional supplier rebate system.

Lead national category procurement initiatives.

International buying

New category development – identifying shopper trends/market needs and researching, designing and developing concepts through to launch, presenting a deliverable and the maintenance thereof.

Lead Retailer and DC concept & strategy meetings e.g., ‘good foods guide’/imports campaign

Remuneration:

Up to R70 000 with benefits (med aid, pension/prov/fuel card/car allowance).

To apply, please

• Send your CV in MS Word format.               
• Include a head and shoulders photo of yourself.
• Complete the application form which may be sent to you.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful

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