Senior Category Manager

1 month ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Wellness Warehouse Full time
Job Purpose:

As a senior category manager at Wellness Warehouse, your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy that drives sales growth, profitability, and sustainability. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for innovation, building strong relationships with suppliers, and ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:Strategy and Innovation:
  • Develop and execute a category strategy that aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and develop plans to bring new products to market.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure that we have access to the best products and services.
Inventory Optimization:
  • Ensure that our inventory levels are optimized to meet customer demand and minimize waste.
  • Develop and implement plans to reduce slow-moving inventory and improve stock turnover.
Data Analysis and Decision Making:
  • Use data and analysis to drive decision making and inform business strategies.
  • Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
Supplier Relations and Trade Terms:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure that we have access to the best products and services.
  • Negotiate trade terms and agreements to ensure that we are getting the best possible deals.
Promotions and In-Store Experience:
  • Develop and execute plans to drive sales and customer acquisition through promotions and in-store experiences.
  • Work with the store team to ensure that our in-store displays and promotions are effective and engaging.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in FMCG retail or a related field as a buyer or senior buyer.
  • Tertiary retail or commercial qualification (e.g. Bcom) and/or professional qualification.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.


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