Category Manager ( Fresh Items )

Salary : 70000-80000/m

Location : Nellore

Experience : 5-8 Years in Fruits & Veg, Meat, Poultry & Seafood

- Should have good knowledge of the Coimbad and Bangalore markets

- Should have experience in fresh items sourcing

Education : Any Graduation

Key tasks & activities : Fruits & Veg, Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Assist with Strategic Planning :

- Collaborate with the them to develop and implement strategic plans for the assigned product categories.

- Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competition to identify growth opportunities and define the overall direction for the Category (FMCG, FMCD, General etc.).

Product Assortment :

- Work closely with the Category head, the manager helps determine the product assortment for the assigned Category (FMCG, FMCD, General, etc.)

- Select and manage product lines, evaluate market demand, monitor product performance, and make decisions on product assortment optimization.

Supplier Management :

- Support the Category in building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.

- Oversee Negotiating contracts, managing pricing and terms, conducting supplier evaluations, and ensuring the availability of high-quality products within the Category (FMCG, FMCD, General etc.).

Performance Monitoring :

- Analyse sales data, market share, profitability, and other relevant metrics to evaluate the success of Category (FMCG, FMCD, General, etc.) strategies and make necessary adjustments.

- Monitor sales performance, identify promotional opportunities, and implement effective pricing strategies.

- Conduct surveys to understand market benchmarks.

Quality :

- Oversee and monitor quality standards of products in the category department

- Ensure that quality is sourced from reputable vendors with high-quality standards

- Ensure that any discrepancies in quality considerations are taken care of

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

- Collaborate with various departments within the organization, such as marketing, supply chain, and finance, to ensure alignment and effective execution of Category (FMCG, FMCD, General, etc.) plans.

- Coordinate product launches, monitor inventory levels, and analyse financial performance.

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