Mom & Baby Category Senior Manager (2023515)

Job Description

Category Portfolio & Product Lifecycle Management

• Support the category strategy development and execution by analyzing sales trends, competitor activity, and customer insights.
• Assist in the product selection, listing, and delisting process based on sales performance and market trends.
• Monitor product performance and suggest potential expansions, seeding plans, and liquidation strategies.

Supplier Coordination & Contract Support

• Assist in supplier negotiations and contract execution by preparing analysis and supplier proposals.
• Support Joint Business Planning (JBP) with suppliers to optimize rebates, discounts, and promotional investments.
• Ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations related to pricing, availability, and stock replenishment.

Pricing & Promotions Management

• Conduct market research to support pricing and promotional strategies.
• Work closely with marketing to coordinate promotion calendars, advertising plans, and in-store activations.
• Track promotion effectiveness and report findings to the Category Manager for continuous optimization.

Store Fulfilment & Inventory Optimization

• Assist in inventory forecasting and demand planning to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Work with supply chain teams to manage order placement, replenishment, and distribution models.
• Ensure planogram compliance and that stores maintain agreed-upon category layouts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution

• Support finance with cost analysis, margin optimization, and budgeting tasks.
• Liaise with operations to resolve store-level issues related to category availability and placement.
• Provide data-driven insights to help marketing develop effective consumer engagement strategies.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor category KPIs, including sales performance, profit margins, and inventory turnover.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to support decision-making for the Category Department Manager.
• Recommend improvements based on data analysis and competitor benchmarking.

Work Environment

• Indoors : 90 %
• Outdoors : 10% (Market visits, supplier meetings)
• Working Days : 5 Working Days
• Days off : 2 Days Off
• Working Hours : 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1 hour break)

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-6 years in retail, FMCG, or category management roles
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and analytics tools.