Category Manager

Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends

Strengthens relationship with suppliers in order ensure right product at the right time with right price at the right place.

Focuses on Fast Moving products in order to achieve GP Margin.

Prepare monthly Category reviews and progress chart presentation to Reporting Manager.

Ensures other income from the suppliers.

Devise long-term development strategies for product categories

Responsible for managing inventory and for effectively planning and forecasting to maximize the profitability of the inventory flow

Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products

Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services

Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands

Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility

Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category

Collaborate with Buyers and Suppliers to expand product categories

Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory

Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category.

Qualifications and requirements :

8-14 years experience in Hyper/Supermarket Category Management.

Proven experience as FMCG category manager or similar role

Solid knowledge of FMCG categories and sub-categories and sales principles