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Job Description
- Analyzing 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 optimize 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
- Strong previous experience in category management in (FMCG) is a must
- Strong knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
- Ability to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data
- An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends
- Strong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company
- An analytical mind with strategic ability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Good understanding of numeracy