Description
Key Accountabilities:
*YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITHIN THE FMCG OR FOOD INDUSTRY
*Numerate, good analytical skills and attention to detail
*Excellent negotiation skills
*Ability to be flexible and work to tight deadlines
*Minimum 5 years experience as a Category Manager
Buying
*Control Supplier negotiations to maximise profits on branded and own label product.
*Ensure all suppliers meet the requirement on Sales and Margin.
*Management and control of the Supplier base to ensure all levels of service expectations are being met including npd, promotional activity, quality, delivery and contact performance
Distribution
*To accurately forecast predicted volumes on all new, promotional and peaking lines.
*Over see the AS400 ordering and stock flow to stores on all new and promotional lines.
*Liaise with the warehouse and be proactive in dealing with any issues arising including short dated whse/store stock and poor supplier performance.
*Ensure that the stock control team are maintaining stock at agreed levels at all times.
Sales
*Create a strategy for each Category based on internal data, customer insight and external market information.
*In line with the Category Strategy complete Category Reviews to the agreed time scale;
oIdentify product ranging requirements.
oImplement new Category and product range plans.
oBe assisted by Merchandising to maximise the profitability of category.
oCreate a compelling customer offer with a competitive advantage.
*Use your entrepreneurial skills to select products outside of the range review process which will enable the category to be just ahead of the current trends and market dynamics.
Marketing
*Work with the Marketing team to maximise the success of the category and promotional activity through well orchestrated point of sale or other promotional media.
*Work with the Merchandising team to maximise the profitability of the category through customer friendly layouts.
*Ensure that the Marketing team has a firm understanding of the Category Strategy and are working for you in the effort to achieve your Category objectives.
*Develop an in-depth knowledge of the customer and supply base to understand which are the most appropriate levers to use to maximise business performance
If interested, please send your most recent CV along with 2 referees.