Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Innovative SKUOnboarding:
- Scout and onboard unique andinnovative SKUs that align with market demand and our strategicpriorities.
- Build a pipeline of emergingproducts and niche offerings, diversifying our catalog andimproving customer acquisition and retention.
StrategicPartnerships:
- Identify and develop strategicpartnerships with key players in the grocery, FMCG, and food techindustries.
- Negotiate terms and establishlong-term collaborations with local and international brands toenhance our product range and market reach.
Supplier Collaboration& Product Development:
- Work closely with suppliers toco-develop exclusive products and packaging that cater to currentand future customer preferences.
- Driveinitiatives with suppliers that contribute to productdifferentiation and align with our sustainability and innovationgoals.
Market & TrendAnalysis:
- Conduct regular market research tostay ahead of global consumer trends, identifying potential productopportunities and category expansions.
- Developand present recommendations on product innovations and emergingtrends to internal teams, influencing assortmentstrategy.
Innovation PipelineManagement:
- Lead the development and managementof a product innovation pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of newofferings that resonate with our targetaudience.
- Collaborate cross-functionally withmarketing, category management, and operations to ensure successfulproduct launches.
Performance Tracking& Optimization:
- Monitor the performance of onboardedSKUs and partnerships, leveraging data insights to refinestrategies and achieve optimal sales andprofitability.
- Optimize supplier agreements andproduct pricing to maintain competitive advantage while ensuringprofitability.Innovative SKU Onboarding:
- Scoutand onboard unique and innovative SKUs that align with marketdemand and our strategic priorities.
- Build apipeline of emerging products and niche offerings, diversifying ourcatalog and improving customer acquisition andretention.
- Bachelor's degree in Business,Marketing, or a related field; MBA is aplus.
- 5+ years of experience in businessdevelopment, preferably within the FMCG, retail, or online grocerysector.
- Proven track record in onboarding newproducts and managing strategicpartnerships.
- Strong understanding of consumerbehavior, market trends, and e-commercedynamics.
- Excellent negotiation, communication,and relationship management skills.
- Analyticalmindset with experience in using data to drive businessdecisions.
1. StrategicThinking
- Ability tocreate long-term strategies for the product category, aligning withoverall company goals.
- Identifying markettrends and customer demands to forecast future productneeds.
- Analyzing competitor strategies andpositioning to create a competitiveadvantage.
2. MarketResearch andAnalysis
- Conductingmarket research to understand customer needs, industry trends, andcompetitor activities.
- Analyzing sales data andperformance metrics to optimize productofferings.
- Evaluating product lifecycles,market positioning, and pricingstrategies.
3. ProductKnowledge
- In-depthunderstanding of the products within the category, includingfeatures, benefits, and targetcustomers.
- Keeping up to date with productdevelopments, innovations, and emerging trends in theindustry.
- Collaborating with productdevelopment teams to improve or create newproducts.
4. FinancialAcumen
- Managingcategory budgets, pricing strategies, and coststructures.
- Setting sales targets andprofitability goals for the productcategory.
- Conducting cost-benefit analyses toensure pricing, margins, and product strategies are financiallysound.
5. NegotiationSkills
- Negotiatingwith suppliers and vendors on pricing, product availability, andterms of contract.
- Securing favorable terms tomaximize profitability while ensuring product quality andavailability.
- Managing supplier relationshipsto ensure efficient product sourcing and timelydeliveries.
6.Cross-functionalCollaboration
- Workingclosely with sales, marketing, logistics, and inventory teams toensure products are well-promoted, available, and aligned withcustomer demands.
- Coordinating with themarketing team for product promotions, campaigns, andadvertising.
- Collaborating with the supplychain and logistics teams to manage inventory levels and stockcontrol.
Category Management,AdministrativeOperations,Business Process Modeling
Employment Type : Full-time
Department / Functional Area: BusinessOperations
Experience: years
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1
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