Category Manager

2 days ago


Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia BilaBila Retail Sdn. Bhd. (1355531-V) Full time
  • Conduct research and surveys to ensure their team understand market trends, supplier landscapes and consumer preferences within their assigned category.
  • Meet and discuss with shortlisted potential suppliers based on factors such as quality, reliability, costs, and sustainability. Assess and make recommendations for supplier selection.
  • Identify opportunities, evaluate current buying status, and negotiate with suppliers. Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure reliable, loyalty and cost-effective sources of supply.
  • Analyze pricing structures and cost factors to optimize purchasing decisions. Seek opportunities for cost savings, opportunities for marketing/merchandising back margins, and negotiate favorable terms.
  • Monitor and manage existing inventory levels to ensure adequate stock (with consideration for seasonal sales) while minimizing excess inventory holding and associated costs.
  • Ensure that products or services purchased meet quality standards and specifications. Address any quality issues with suppliers immediately.
  • Draft, review, and manage contracts and agreements with suppliers. Ensure terms and conditions are favorable for the organization.
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as supply chain, operations and logistics, to develop accurate demand forecasts for the category.
  • Come up with budgeting plans and work within budget constraints and help control costs associated with the category.
  • Ensure that the company sustains and is moving towards developing diversified procurement efforts. Ensure the category has products that are varied in price points, appealing for a wide range of customers, and is thoughtfully curated to our customer base.
  • Prepare and present reports on category performance, cost savings, and procurement metrics to management.
  • Project category sales projections based on existing/future procurement plans. Prepare reports on projections for category turnover days.
  • Prepare proposals to be presented to a forum (Directors) to decide if a product should be listed/de-listed.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years experience as a purchasing or category manager in any FMCG retail company.
  • Good command of English & Bahasa Malaysia - proficiency in MS Office system is a must.
  • Able to communicate and work well in a team.
  • Have a deep understanding of the SOP and processes related to Purchasing / Category.
  • Self-motivated, attentive to details and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Retail

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