Category Manager- Liquor

CATEGORY MANAGER - LIQUORMy client, a leading retailer in Cape Town, has an exciting new vacancy for a Category Manager - Liquor to join their team.THE POSITIONThe purpose of this position is to purchase goods and maintain the products at the budgeted gross profit.KEY PERFORMANCE AREASStrategically drive sales to achieve budgeted sales.Daily analysis of the key statistics.Manage recoveries in line with budget.Negotiate pricing, promotional deals, and new product launch listing fees.Maintain pricing competitiveness within company pricing policy.Manage margin expectations.Conduct performance reviews with your direct report.Conduct strategic planning meetings.Eliminate pricing claims.Maintain stockholding against budget (Days and Rand Value).Align Supplier Strategy with DC strategy and foster good trading relationships.Manage product ranges within specified product categories.Minimise stock write-offs and out of stocks - 'Just In Time' ordering.Enhance customer experience in the liquor category.Understand local and international trends and drive innovation within the category.Cross functional category collaboration.Develop and maintain meaningful strategic relationships with liquor trade partners.Skills / Knowledge And ExperienceMatricMarketing or similar tertiary education is advantageousKnowledge of FMCG3-5 years buying experience of short shelf-life perishable productsBasic knowledge of food safety management and principlesMust be able to thrive in a competitive and pressurised environmentBe a Team Player (People Skills)Knowledge of Buying Systems and ProcessesStrong Negotiation and Interpersonal SkillsStrong Planning SkillsGood Financial SkillsGood Administrative SkillsGood Analytical SkillsGood Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)Driver's LicenseSend CV by the 31st of August 2024.Desired SkillsPlanningFinancial SkillsAdministrative SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsDesired Work Experience2 to 5 yearsDesired Qualification LevelGrade 12 / Matric
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