Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Our client is searching for a highly skilled Category Manager to lead their product management efforts and help drive sales and profitability within a dynamic, mining-focused environment. This role will oversee the strategic planning, development, and execution of product categories, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve impactful business results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans and sourcing strategies to promote products and optimize cost-effectiveness.
- Pricing and Promotion: Create pricing strategies to enhance sales, profitability, and product positioning, with a focus on market impact.
- Data Analysis: Leverage data insights to understand customer behavior, forecast demand, and work with supply chain to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, design, and business units to oversee the product development process from concept to launch.
- Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for category success, adjusting strategies as needed.
- Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness while partnering with internal teams throughout the product lifecycle.
- Lifecycle Management: Oversee product updates, enhancements, and phase-outs to maintain product relevance in the market.
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop the product support team, focusing on succession planning, performance management, and employee growth.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or Supply Chain (masters degree preferred)
- Minimum 7-10 years in category management, product support, or marketing, ideally within the mining sector
- Blasting and commercial explosives experience (3 years each)
- Proficiency in data analysis tools, market trend insights, and category management best practices
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