Job Description

To manage a defined category or sub category to continuously improve ranges and promotions and exceed sales and margin targets. Develop a category plan that supports delivery of the customer plan, market share acquisition, excellent availability + omni channel leadership.Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop Category Strategy with buyer to achieve Sales/Profitability targets, and maximize market share of assigned categoryDevelop assortment frequently including Brands, Products & Agencies to ensure freshness and improve profitabilityRegular planogram updates with merchandising team to cover effective display principles and ensure sell out of phase out / display inventoryImplement promo strategy & support functions to ensure business objectives are met; review effectiveness of promotion activity and update teamSupport advertising & marketing strategy; implement through marketing; review effectiveness of all activities and update category head / teamSupport Order & Replenishment process through team ensuring an optimal inventory, availability and aged are in controlSupport new Product Development process & Sourcing for Own BrandsFollow & analyze market trends, daily marketing review of core competition to ensure competitiveness in assortment and pricingWork with service & support teams constantly to improve business processes and increase customer satisfactionOnline category development and promo strategy development to ensure competitiveness with market & grow online businessManage selected Supplier Relationships as required, agency & non-agency. Range development , negotiate commercial terms , promotional / marketing activities , other operating incomes and follow up on timely payment of supplier receivables