Senior Category Manager

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

To 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. Playing an active role in mentoring and coaching of others. Job Objectives: To 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 products 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 JobRelatedKnowledge: Procurement and Supply Chain Business Objectives and Strategies Business Processes Retail Management Market trends and competitor analysis Understanding of supplier co‑op negotiations and trading terms Financial planning and budgets Job Related Skills Strong Financial/Business acumen with a merchant mindset Planning and organisational skills Ability to build strong supplier relationships Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint Verbal and written communication Problem solving and analytical thinking Strategic thinking and decision making Project management Training facilitation Job Experience 4-6 years Category Management experience 2-3 years People Management experience Managing objectives Experience with local and global supplier networks Education B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similar (Essential) Deciding and Initiating Action Working with People Persuading and Influencing Analysing Learning and Researching Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. Do you require help with the registration process? #J-18808-Ljbffr

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