AGM - Category - Food Products

AGM Category (Food Products)

You will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Food product category within the organization & the role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, vendor management, sales analysis, and team leadership to ensure the category's growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Category Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy for rice products, including assortment planning, pricing strategies, and promotional activities.

- Vendor Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with rice suppliers and negotiate favourable terms and conditions to optimize procurement costs and product quality.

- Sales and Profitability: Drive sales growth and profitability by closely monitoring category performance, analysing market trends, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

- Marketing and Promotion: Collaborate with the marketing team to create effective promotional campaigns and marketing initiatives to drive category awareness and sales.

- Team Leadership: Lead a team of category specialists, buyers, and analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations.

- Quality Assurance: Ensure that the rice products meet quality standards and certifications, working with relevant departments to address any quality issues.

- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies within the rice category.

- Financial Management: Manage the category budget, monitor expenses, and optimize cost structures to achieve profitability targets.

- Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and emerging products to make informed decisions and adapt the category strategy accordingly.

Qualification And Experience:

1. MBA in Marketing or Supply Chain with Proven experience in category management or a similar role, with a focus on food products.

2. Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to make informed decisions.

3. Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

4. Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage a team.

5. Proficiency in using category management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

6. Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies related to Food products.

7. Strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

8. Problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.

9. Adaptability to changing market conditions and business priorities.

Remuneration:

An outstanding remuneration package that rewards professionalism and diligence will be on offer for the successful applicant as well as a well-defined career path. An excellent package will be on offer for the right candidate, including an above industry base salary for the right person as well as the most complete employee benefit scheme. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the market leader.

Contact Person Name, Address & Nos.:

RAJAN
Perfect Placer
Mobile: 8368469496