Category Manager - Manufacturing Firm

To manage a group or category of products for the company, responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of a product category to maximize consumer appeal. Relationships with vendors and product range management also to be taken care of.

Principal Accountability:

- Devise long-term development strategies for product categories:

- Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends

- Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility

- Product Demand forecast & Budgetary responsibilities:

- Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory

- Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category

- Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands.

Stakeholder Management:

- Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services

- Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories

- Coordination with Sales & Marketing Team:

- Liaise with Sales & marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category

Exit Strategy:

- Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products