Category Head - QSR Brand

Vacancy for the role of Category Head in a QSR Brand / Mumbai

Location - Mumbai

Designation - Category Head

Qualification - MBA from Tier 1 institute

5-6 years in Supply Chain in reputed companies in FMCG/Retail

JD -

1. Lead the formulation of category strategies for the allocated portfolio

2. Align with the organisation's 3 year business plan to design the short and long term strategy for the product portfolio managed and provide inputs on the same to the senior management for critical decision making

3. Align initiatives and supplier negotiations with the organisation's 3 year plan and drives identification & implementation of initiatives to support achievement of the profitability objectives laid out in the plan.

4. Continually assess changes in the market & supplier environment to revisit category strategies and represent changes in strategic plans for long term competitive advantage on all the key strategic priorities - Assured supply, Predictable & Competitive Pricing & Quality

5. Assure continuous evaluation of supplier systems & supplier base to ensure uninterrupted supply of food, packaging and operating supplies to all restaurants

6. Understand the product portfolio in detail, assess each element of the supplier value chain for potential risks and ensure capacity & contingency plans are put in place, tested, and understood by all stake holders.

7. Track industry and global raw material trends, analyse data and identify possible supply - quality risks and opportunities to improve quality and map out action plans to prepare for the same.

8. Support the QA team to coach and guide suppliers to identify and implement quality systems and processes at their facilities to ensure consistent quality of best in class products & services to restaurants

9. Work closely with market distribution managers, marketing & operations teams to understand and analyse consumption trends for product portfolio managed, supplier service levels and take proactive action to ensure product quality & service levels are not compromised at any point.

10. Communicates and coaches suppliers on the understanding of Shared expectations and reinforces the same in all interactions with the suppliers.

11. Set objective measurement systems for supplier performance monitoring, ensures consistent feedback through planned annual Business Reviews, communication and agreement on Supplier Performance Index ratings and guides supplier management to proactively implement corrective actions for improvement.

12. Continually review supplier base and developments in the food industry and sets proactive plans in place to improve/enhance the supplier base to supports growth in the country

13. Manage supplier relationships in line with the value systems and Code of Ethics and ensure fairplay in all dealings with supplier partners.

14. Monitors and Tracks price movements of key commodities, analyses financial impacts to business and plans risk management activities with suppliers to mitigate/take advantage of the same.

15. Network with company's International product managers, industry contacts to understand local and global trends on commodities, best purchasing practices and identify opportunities to implement the same in the Indian scenario.

16. Understand product portfolio and supplier systems in depth and work closely with supplier to identify and implement initiatives in all elements of the supply system to drive costs down.

17. Benchmark with international purchasing, local industry to implement pricing protocols with key suppliers, that ensure that the interest of both company and the suppliers are taken care of

18. Provide support to the product development & marketing teams with advice on supplier competence & capabilities for new product launches/promotions.

19. Work closely with supplier partners to deliver on commitments for new product launches/promotions

20. Monitor supplier performance on the same and ensures feedback/corrective action

Prajakta Udeshi
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