Fresh Category Manager
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About the Role
We are seeking a Fresh Category Manager to oversee fresh categories like fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, and dairy. You will develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimize product assortment.
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Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee specific fresh category (fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy), developing category strategies and procurement plans
- Analyze market trends, consumer demand, and competition to optimize product assortment and improve sales and profitability
- Handle supply chain management, establish strong relationships with suppliers, conduct procurement negotiations, control costs, and optimize supply channels
- Monitor inventory and product turnover, develop promotional strategies to enhance inventory turnover and reduce waste
- Collaborate with various departments (e.g., procurement, logistics, marketing) to ensure smooth product supply, quality, and market promotion
- Stay updated on industry trends, policies, and regulations to ensure business compliance and continuously optimize procurement and operational processes
- Lead and train the team to enhance professional capabilities and work efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in marketing, supply chain management, food science, or related fields
- At least 5 years of experience in category management or procurement in the fresh food industry, preferably in retail, quick commerce (Q commerce), e commerce, or supermarkets/hypermarkets
- Strong understanding of market trends, supply chain systems, and category management methods in the fresh food industry
- Excellent negotiation, data analysis, and market insight skills
- Strong communication, coordination, and team management experience
- High sense of responsibility, strong ability to work under pressure, and keen business acumen with an innovative mindset
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Education Requirement
- Bachelor's degree or above
Experience Requirement
- 5+ years
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee specific fresh category (fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy), developing category strategies and procurement plans;
- Analyze market trends, consumer demand, and competition to optimize product assortment and improve sales and profitability;
- Handle supply chain management, establish strong relationships with suppliers, conduct procurement negotiations, control costs, and optimize supply channels;
- Monitor inventory and product turnover, develop promotional strategies to enhance inventory turnover and reduce waste;
- Collaborate with various departments (e.g., procurement, logistics, marketing) to ensure smooth product supply, quality, and market promotion;
- Stay updated on industry trends, policies, and regulations to ensure business compliance and continuously optimize procurement and operational processes;
- Lead and train the team to enhance professional capabilities and work efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in marketing, supply chain management, food science, or related fields. At least 5 years of experience in category management or procurement in the fresh food industry, preferably in retail, quick commerce (Q commerce), e commerce, or supermarkets/hypermarkets;
- Strong understanding of market trends, supply chain systems, and category management methods in the fresh food industry;
- Excellent negotiation, data analysis, and market insight skills;
- Strong communication, coordination, and team management experience;
- High sense of responsibility, strong ability to work under pressure, and keen business acumen with an innovative mindset.
Highlights
- As a Fresh Food Category Manager, you will drive rapid business growth by spearheading new initiatives and enhancing your international perspective.
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