Regional Category Manager- Private Label Rice
2 weeks ago
**Role**
To develop, oversee and optimise the performance of Rice category at a Group level for GCC markets. This includes negotiating with suppliers, leveraging their expertise to secure advantageous terms and maintaining strong supplier relationships. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams to establish optimal pricing structures, ensure competitiveness and category profitability across markets.
**Responsibilities**
- Develop & Manage Rice category private labels for GCC markets handling over all category commercial and P&L ownership for the region
- Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape and customer preferences and provide actionable plans.
- Understand pricing dynamics of various destination and origin markets and compare with historical and future price positions based on various factors like supply-demand, crop scenario, regulations, etc
- Continuously work on pricing forecast accuracy for yearly bookings to ensure supply planning, quality consistency, competitiveness and profitability
- Understand the specifications of various brands in the market along with commercials and lunch NPDs accordingly.
- Complete ownership of quality and consistency of product quality by selecting right manufacturers with relevant accreditations. Review offtakes regularly and plan activations accordingly to drive sales.
- Monitor and evaluate category performance, leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures.
- Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and conditions to drive cost savings and strengthen supplier relationships.
- Execute pricing strategies and promotional plans to optimise profitability while considering market dynamics and customer value perception.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities and technological advancements to provide recommendations to senior management.
**Preferred skills and qualifications**
- Experience in rice category management & private label development within GCC markets.
- Strong understanding of product specifications, packaging, design and costing methods
- Knowledge of inventory management and demand forecasting techniques.
- Understanding of forward booking models, margin analysis and profitability optimisation.
- Experience in vendor management and negotiations with Import and local manufacturers.
- Proficiency in data analysis and using analytics tools
**Experience**:
- Private Label - Rice: 4 years (preferred)
Application Deadline: 30/12/2024
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