Senior Manager - Cleaning/Hygiene Category - Retail

Industry - Retail

Category - Operations

Skills - category management, distribution, key account management, channel sales

Job Type - Permanent

Job Description

- Supporting various stakeholders on day to day operations

- Identifying new vendors and sustaining relationship with the existing ones

Client Details

Our client is in the top Retail companies in the world. They have a strong global presence. They are growing at a very fast pace in both, global and Indian markets. They are looking for someone who can contribute to the managing this category in the Indian Market.

Description

- Work with Buyer to identify and source National/Regional level supplier

- Review supplier performance periodically

- Visit market at regular intervals, understand market demand, assortment gap, consumers buying pattern and strategies product assortment accordingly

- Inventory Management for Non-replenishment items

- Take regular price markdown action to clear aged Inventory in consultation with the Buyer

- Negotiate with suppliers for other income sources such as category branding, banners, aisle boards, demos, end caps etc. in order to meet margins

Profile

- Understanding of the Cleaning/Hygiene category is a must-have

- 3-6 years' experience in FMCG sales or Buying role in any retail chain

- Negotiation skills

- Quantitative skills

- Sound knowledge of retail business

- Well-versed with Retail-Link

- Good analytical and decision-making skills

Job Offer

- Handling the category on Pan India Basis

- Working closely with different functions like: Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Marketing & Membership, Legal, Compliance

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Saniya Khanna on +91 124 452 5421

Contact - Saniya Khanna - +91 124 452 5421

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