Job Description

About the Job\xc2\xa7 Develop and execute optimal customer led category strategy, product assortment, pricing, promotions, and merchandising plans for ongoing expansion.\xc2\xa7 Monitor all competitive & industry activities, regarding trends, assortment, marketing, pricing & promotions. Identify & forecast category trends & opportunities before the crowd.\xc2\xa7 Own the category P&L and ensuring the category margin\xc2\xa7 Creating the right product mix for the local market\xc2\xa7 Track and work around key market trends / drivers of categories to identify and act on commercial opportunities\xc2\xa7 Source, build and maintain strong supplier relationships\xc2\xa7 Negotiate favourable trading terms and secure promotional support and advertising spend with suppliers\xc2\xa7 Coordinate with Suppliers, Marketing and Operations to develop promotional campaigns, forecast demand and to secure consistent availability\xc2\xa7 Assist with the onboarding of new suppliers and setting up of promotional campaignsThe Ideal Candidate\xc3\xbc 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in e-commerce in eCommerce category management, preferably in FMCG or F&B/Retail\xc3\xbc In-depth understanding of e-commerce and marketing\xc3\xbc Familiar with local trends in e-commerce/retail\xc3\xbc Good knowledge of different business function\xc3\xbc Excellent communication skills\xc3\xbc Long term strategic mind-set\xc3\xbc Collaborative and result oriented team leader\xc3\xbc Proactive and highly organised\xc3\xbc Good stakeholder management skills

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