Own Your Category
- Define FMCG Retail Strategy: Establish a clear vision and strategy for the category
- Supplier Management: Onboard, develop, and sustain key suppliers, building strong partnerships that drive business success
- Supplier Evaluation: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and establish partnerships that provide competitive advantages
- Advanced Negotiations: Lead negotiations to secure favorable contract terms, ensuring the best possible value for the company
- Assortment Optimization: Develop and execute assortment plans across categories to meet market demands and customer preferences
- Compliance and Ethics: Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure all sourcing activities comply with legal and ethical standards
Drive Insights and Performance
- Forecasting and Analysis: Provide data-driven forecasts, insights, and recommendations for key KPIs
- Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, industry developments, and supplier performance to proactively adjust sourcing strategies and maintain a competitive edge
- Inventory Management: Utilize analytics to manage product demand, sales data, and inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels and avoiding overstock
- Competitive Analysis: Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarks to stay ahead of the market
- Operational Excellence: Implement efficient operating procedures and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve cost savings and efficiency improvements
Lead and Collaborate
- High Performance Team Building: Recruit, develop, and empower future top talents, fostering a culture of ownership, agility, and results-driven execution
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with platform, marketing, and operations teams to align category strategies with overall business objectives
- Supplier Relationship Management: Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, addressing any issues to ensure the best outcomes
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in Category Management, Product Management, or Commercial related position
- Direct experience in Mother&Baby and Groceries category is essential; prior work with leading brands is a significant advantage
- Strong analytical skills, paired with creativity and sound organizational capabilities
- High attention to detail and a sharp eye for process optimization
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment
- Excellent collaboration skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to drive cross-functional execution
- Proficiency in English is required
