Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa SET Recruitment Consultants Full time

**Category Manager - Liquor**

**Market related package**

**Cape Town**

Excellent career opportunity with a leading global retail company for a Category Manager: Liquor. You will be responsible for purchasing goods and maintaining the products at the budgeted gross profit for both the Distribution Centre and Retailers.

Key Performance Areas:
? Daily analysis of the key statistics
? Manage recoveries in line with budget
? Negotiate pricing, promotional deals, and new product launch listing fees
? Maintain pricing competitiveness within company pricing policy
? Manage margin expectations (DC / Retail)
? Conduct performance reviews with your direct report
? Conduct strategic planning meetings
? Eliminate pricing claims
? Maintain stockholding against budget (Days and Rand Value)
? Align Supplier Strategy with DC strategy and foster good trading relationships
? Manage product ranges within specified product categories
? Minimise stock write-offs and out of stocks - ‘Just In Time’ ordering
? Enhance customer experience in the liquor category
? Understand local and international trends and drive innovation within the category
? Cross functional category collaboration
? Develop and maintain meaningful strategic relationships with liquor trade partners

Qualifications and Experience

? Marketing or similar tertiary education is advantageous
? 3-5 years buying experience in FMCG/retail industry
? Basic knowledge of food safety management and principles
? Knowledge of Buying Systems and Processes
? Strong Negotiation and Interpersonal Skills
? Strong Planning Skills
? Good Financial Skills
? Driver’s License


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