Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Pick n Pay Full time

**Job Advert Summary**: This exciting opportunity exists in our Online Shopping Division at our Kensington Offices in Johannesburg. We are looking for a customer centric Category Manager to manage the end-to-end sales and profitability of a category through the analysis of profit margin, sales data and inventory levels.
**Duties & Responsibilities**:
Assortment Optimisation -Compile and review online category plan and ensure ranges and customer experience is in line with the role of category
Develops the best possible customer proposition by implementing assortment planning based on data and customer analytics, being competitively priced, ensuring attractive promotions and a visually appealing and customer centric website
Drives online sales and profit -drives new and creative sales growth strategies and drives everyday pricing strategy and online promotional strategies and plans
Manages each product category in a way that enables maximum consumer appeal while maximizing profits
Increase market share -Sources products, identifies launches and content to drive online awareness and seeks new opportunities for online marketing campaigns
Drives merchant behavior -provides thought leadership and awareness amongst merchants and suppliers
Stock management - ensures correct stock levels to meet sales demands across all platforms

**Minimum Requirements**:
Relevant Degree/Diploma qualification advantageous
A minimum of 2 years' experience in Category Management
SAP &BW knowledge advantageous
Previous experience in the FMCG industry will be advantageous
Previous experience within the retail environment advantageous
Proficiency in MS Excel essential
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

**Competencies**:
Numerical reasoning
Solutions-oriented, Can-do attitude & Self-motivated
Strong organizational &prioritization skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
Ability to interact with internal& external stakeholders at all levels
Ability to influence and persuade
Adaptable to change
Comfortable with learning and adapting to new systems
People orientation
Attention to detail


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