Category Manager - Foods

Category Manager FMCG

We are looking for a data-driven Category Manager to drive category growth, optimize inventory, strengthen vendor partnerships, and improve customer experience. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Product to maximize category performance, ensure product availability, and deliver business growth.

Key Skills:

- FMCG Category Management

- Merchandising

- Vendor Management (Evaluation, Negotiation & Relationship Management)

- Assortment Planning & Optimization

- Sales & Promotion Planning

- Inventory & Working Capital Optimization

- Demand Forecasting & Data Analysis

- Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)

- Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management

Key Responsibilities:

- Analyze market trends, customer insights, and category performance to identify growth opportunities.

- Develop and execute category strategies to drive revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors while negotiating commercial terms.

- Optimize product assortment based on customer demand and business objectives.

- Plan and execute promotional campaigns in collaboration with Sales and Marketing teams.

- Develop pricing strategies to enhance category competitiveness and visibility.

- Forecast product demand to ensure optimal inventory levels and minimize stock-outs.

- Monitor inventory health, product freshness, reorder planning, and product exit strategies.

- Own category budgets, revenue targets, and key performance metrics.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve category operations and business processes.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Strong understanding of Category Management, Merchandising, Marketing, and Sales.

- Experience in FMCG category management is preferred.

- Good knowledge of demand forecasting and inventory planning.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in MS Excel.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

- Self-driven, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.