Job Description

Category Management Lead

• Permanent role
• Work location: East Region
• Work hours: 9am - 6pm, with a hybrid work model

Adecco is partnering with a local FMCG company (with a presence in Western countries) and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join their business as a Category Management Lead. This is a newly created role, reporting directly to the CEO to lead and nurture the category management team. The role entails setting the strategic direction and priorities for the product range, developing a winning assortment that reflects the company brand, and steering initiatives to foster growth and profitability.

The Job:

• Ensure that the overall product portfolio accurately reflects Company branding.
• Devise and implement product development strategies by employing a comprehensive approach that includes strategic demand planning and consideration of supply-side dynamics.
• Formulate and execute a revenue management strategy, incorporating pricing and promotional tactics to support sustainable, long-term profitability across various regions.
• Monitor external market movements, utilizing these insights as crucial inputs for the Company\'s product strategy.
• Key person to align forecasts with significant activities like category product launches, campaigns, and other demand-generation initiatives.
• Create Objectives and Key Results to steer the Company\'s category management team. Ensure that reporting and analytics yield actionable insights for business advancement while identifying potential risks and ensuring an appealing product mix.
• Recruit, lead, inspire, and develop employees to foster business and talent growth.

The Talent:

• Minimally 5-6 years of relevant experience in the retail industry coupled with a strong background in buying/merchandising. Additional knowledge of the US FMCG market is a definite plus.
• Ability to be hands-on in operations, highly driven and motivated, with strong track records in the execution of strategies to bring about positive change to the business.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role to lead and manage a team.
• Ability to communicate in Mandrin to liaise with native Chinese-speaking counterparts based in China.

Next Steps:

• Prepare your updated resume (please include your current salary package with full breakdown such as base, incentives, annual wage supplement, etc.) and expected package.
• Apply through this application or send your resume to charmaine.see@adecco.com in MS Word Copy. We\'d love to hear from you!
• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Charmaine See
Direct Line: 8126 8182
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R2199181

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