Category Management Manager – Kuching, Sarawak
- Kuching, Sarawak
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement category strategies, structure, plans and tactics.
- Develop and implement brand rationalization & standardization of categories. Consolidate multiple brands into fewer strategic options to optimize procurement, improve pricing leverage, reduce total cost of ownership, and improve stock efficiency.
- Manage the category budget, develop category and procurement strategies.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization, including strategic business units to drive category strategy implementation and optimize category performance.
- Responsible for managing, delivering and providing guidance to respective Strategic Business Units' procurement personnel.
- Responsible for engaging with respective Strategic Business Units and Departments Heads to understand their yearly business plan and operations requirements.
- Assist in managing procurement risks and recommending mitigation controls.
- Monitor category performance, identify issues; and develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps.
- Analyze market trends and competitive activities to stay informed of industry changes and identify opportunities for growth.
- Lead a team of category leads, provide coaching and guidance.
- Any other tasks or duties assigned by management from time to time.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in category management or related field with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong understanding of category management principles, strategies and best practices.
- Proven track record of driving category strategies and achieving business objectives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.