Category Manager (Fresh Category)

Early Applicant

Exp: 1-3 Years

Job Description

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with your suppliers and execute negotiations to ensure the best assortment and pricing offers.
Analyze key metrics and identify assortment gaps to derive strategies on how to improve supplier and category performance.
Liaise with Supply Chain and Planning departments to maximize revenue and financial targets within the respective product category.
Utilize both internal and external data effectively to make smart and educated decisions to drive incremental sales.
Act as the main point of contact for supplier partners and new partnership prospects.
Most importantly, establish an overall product portfolio that goes beyond meeting customer expectations, resulting in uncalculated customer delight.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferably in Business Management, Sales, Communication or relevant fields.
Minimum 1-3 years of working experience in the related field or position, such as Merchandiser or Key Account Manager in Fresh categories
Prior experience in e-commerce is a must.
Prior experience in this area is a must (Food or Fresh)
Proficiency in Ms. Office preferably Ms. Excel & Powerpoint.
Entrepreneurial mindset.
Proactive/Initiative.
Positive attitude towards meeting tight deadlines and going the extra mile
Collaborative and open to changes and challenges.
Strong communication skills. Able to communicate and negotiate well with vendors/suppliers/people in general.
Excellent problem solving, analytical and organization skills.