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Job Description
- Analysing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
- Creating and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category
- Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products
- Overseeing a team of analysts and other support staff
- Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services
- Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across channels
- Placing appropriate orders to ensure product availability meets demand
- Leading category management projects to optimise ranges and related merchandising
- Collaborating with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
- Creating forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory
- Managing budget development and revenue for the category
- Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of experience
- pharmathutical background is highly prefered
- Effective decision making and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in working with and influencing other people
- Ability to consult and negotiate with both internal and external customers
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic and ability to work well with little supervision
