Category Manager

The Category Manager is responsible for managing assigned product categories to achieve sales, profitability, and inventory targets. The role develops category strategies, oversees product assortment, pricing, promotions, supplier relationships, and inventory management to ensure the right products are available to meet customer demand and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans to achieve sales, gross margin, and profitability targets.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and merchandising strategies for assigned categories.
• Analyze sales performance, customer buying behavior, market trends, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Source and evaluate products based on market demand and business requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, trade agreements, promotional support, and product availability.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess inventory and stock-outs.
• Review category performance and recommend actions to improve sales and profitability.
• Coordinate with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to execute merchandising and promotional activities.
• Prepare regular reports on sales, inventory, margins, and category performance.
• Ensure compliance with company merchandising standards, policies, and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and business partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in category management, merchandising, buying, or retail operations, preferably in the supermarket or FMCG industry.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, inventory management, and merchandising.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and market data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and business reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willing to be assigned to Tabaco City, Albay.