Category Manager - Liquor
SET Recruitment Consultants
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Intermediate position
- Cape Town
- Posted 28 Mar 2024 by SET Recruitment Consultants
- Job 2561217
About the position
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
Desired Skills:
- Buying
- Marketing
- Retail Management
About The Employer:
Leading global retail company.
