Senior Category Manager - Home & Electrical - 6 Months ContractListing reference: click_017915Listing status: OnlineApply by: 17 September 2024Position SummaryIndustry: Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Cape TownContract: Fixed Term ContractRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: YesIntroductionTo develop and execute the category strategy in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets through rapidly accelerating category depth, strengthen pricing strategy and driving private label and exclusive Brands thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability.Key ResponsibilitiesTo develop and implement a category plan for specific product ranges to ensure reduced cost of goods, optimise contract terms and increase income, assume responsibility of budget and revenue for category.To negotiate favourable trading terms and promotional spend (co-op), actively cultivate, develop and maintain vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first to market with new product launches.To maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future product lines.To implement a plan that will achieve the Clicks' value proposition through price and promotion whilst achieving promotional sales targets.To translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customer's needs.To support the sourcing and development of private label products and exclusive brands thereby creating product differentiation, innovation and brand loyalty that will increase market share and profitability.To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin and promo quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan.To conduct range reviews, analyse consumer buying patterns, predict future trends and stay abreast with competitor activity.To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including marketing and Clubcard to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan.To support both the Merchandise and Graduate Development Programme by playing an active role in facilitating training sessions to embed sound procurement principles and commercial awareness.Job Related KnowledgeProcurement and Supply ChainBusiness Objectives and StrategiesBusiness ProcessesRetail ManagementMarket trends and competitor analysisUnderstanding of supplier co-op negotiations and trading termsFinancial planning and budgetsJob Related SkillsStrong Financial/Business acumen with a merchant mindsetPlanning and organisational skillsAbility to build strong supplier relationshipsCompetency in all computer packages, i.e.
Outlook, Excel, PowerPointVerbal and written communicationProblem solving and analytical thinkingStrategic thinking and decision makingProject managementTraining facilitationJob Experience4-6 years Category Management experience2-3 years People Management experienceManaging objectivesExperience with local and global supplier networksEducationB Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similar (Essential)All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan.
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