Group Category Manager

Job Purpose:

In charge of categories’ performance in terms of assortment, pricing, display, other incomes in order to maximize sales and profit.

1. Category Management

· Monitor and analyze the category performance in number of assortments, new products, sales, profit then develop and implement action plans to grow the category based on strategy.

· Conduct frequent market research/ study report (AC Nielson) for new products and pricing…. to ensure range selection meet customer needs.

· Define strategy and action plans to meet sales and profit targets.

2. Promotion

· Follow the promotion plan, plan monthly promotions/events.

· Deal with supplier for the best promotion supports based on campaigns.

· Make sure sufficient stocks and proper POSM during promotion time.

3. Supplier Management

· Source for more suppliers and new products following company’s strategy on category growth and company’s policy.

· Negotiate with suppliers on the trading terms.

· Work daily with suppliers in terms of stock/pricing/promotion/branding.

4. Branding

· Coordinate with Promotion and Display Manager to call for branding activities from suppliers at stores.

· Maximize the branding incomes to reach category budget.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in Retail merchandising, at least 3 years at the same position.
• Good command of English and computer skills.
• Quick learning, willing to take up challenges.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Able to work independently, possess a high level of responsibility and commitment.