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Category Manager

Ref: AS2630068

NN8, UK

£50,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Planning Expertise
  • Supplier Negotiation Specialist
  • Customer Feedback Analysis

About the candidate

The candidate is an experienced Category Manager, known for their dedication and expertise in the FMCG sector. They have demonstrated exceptional skills in strategic planning, supplier negotiations, and category management. They excel in roles that require a detailed analytical approach paired with strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Having worked in diverse environments, from regional suppliers to national retailers, they are adept at adapting strategies to different market demands and customer needs. Their professional journey is marked by consistent contributions to revenue growth and operational efficiencies through innovative category and buying strategies.

What makes them great?

  • Sales and Profit Growth: Led initiatives in a regional food supply setting that resulted in a 20% increase in sales and improvement in profit margins through strategic category management and supplier negotiations.
  • Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to streamline buying processes in a mid-sized FMCG company, reducing operational costs and enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Market Research Contribution: Supported significant promotional campaigns and market research efforts in a national retail chain that boosted seasonal sales and improved inventory turnover ratios.

Areas of expertise

  • Category Management: Proficient in developing and implementing strategic plans that enhance product categories, evidenced by leading projects that enhanced sales performance and profitability.
  • Supplier Negotiations: Skilled in managing and negotiating terms with suppliers to secure competitive advantages, which includes improving product availability while maintaining market alignment.
  • Customer Feedback Analysis: Capable of leveraging customer insights to tailor category strategies, ensuring high satisfaction and receptiveness to market changes.