Category Manager - Meat

• The category Manager plays a pivotal role in managing a specific product category or group of related categories within our organization. Category Manager will work closely with the FMCG Category Director and cross-functional teams to implement category strategies, optimize product portfolios, and drive growth and profitability. 

Category Strategy Implementation:

• Preparation of the category strategy with the FMCG Category Director.

• Contribute to market research, consumer insights analysis, and competitive assessments to support strategy implementation.

Product Portfolio Management:

• Manage and monitor the product portfolio within the category, including SKU optimization and inventory management.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability and efficient supply chain operations.

Sales and Profitability:

• Support the achievement of sales and profitability targets for the category.

• Analyze sales data, pricing strategies, and promotional performance to optimize revenue and margins.

Consumer Insights and Marketing:

• Utilize market research, consumer feedback, and data analytics to gain insights into consumer preferences within the category.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement marketing strategies and campaigns.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance, to execute category strategies.

• Participate in fostering alignment across departments to drive category growth.

Vendor and Supplier Relations:

• Support the management of relationships with suppliers and vendors.

• Responsible for in negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing to ensure efficient supply and cost-effectiveness.

Promotions and Merchandising:

• Contribute to the development and execution of promotional plans and merchandising strategies to drive category sales.

• Work closely with the marketing team to create compelling campaigns.

Budget Management:

• Assist in managing the category budget and ensuring efficient resource allocation.

• Contribute to monitoring and reporting on financial performance against the budget.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Assist in ensuring that products within the category meet quality and compliance standards.

• Assist in complying with the regulation authorities of importing company