CADSYNC Consults Limited is a national professional services firm, operating through core and associate teams of professionals in delivering Recruitment, Process Re-Engineering, Training/Capacity Development and HR Advisory services to Clients in all sectors of the Nigerian economy.
CADSYNC Consults needs a Category Manager who will be responsible for driving incremental net sales and gross profit for organization, managing categories as strategic business units, using a shopper-driven approach
The Ideal Candidate will be in-charge of:
- Analyzing and defining category roles, including selling price/ margin ranges, planning and development to optimize assortments based on customer trends and occasions. e.g meals-at-home, on-the-go etc.
- Working with commercial and other stakeholders to set track and measure KPI’s by category.
- Creating and disseminating planograms using customer-centric lens, based on store layout and shopper profile.
- Liaising and coordinating closely with marketing in order to effectively connect with shoppers both with four walls as well as through above-the-line marketing e.g. digital, out-of-home, etc.
- Conducting routine supplier assessments considering strategic importance to our enterprise, quality service levels, consistency, route-to-market, capabilities and price, in order to remain highly competitive in the retail market. Includes benchmarking suppliers by category.
- Close alignment and working relationships with operations to implement and measure execution including adherence to merchandising standards and define planograms.
- Researching and analyze data for new and emerging trends and to gain insights into consumer needs and wants.
- Leading the supplier selection process for new suppliers including negotiations processes to maximize margin (front margin+ back margin) as well as credit terms (credit value + credit days) in order to drive our competitive edge in the market through profitable, sustainable commercial agreements.
- Managing the sourcing of key products / brands to defend and strengthen overall product portfolio mix and create a merchandise range based on customer needs.
- Conducting routine supplier assessments considering strategic importance to our enterprise, quality service levels, consistency, route-to-market, capabilities and price, in order to remain highly competitive in the retail market. Includes benchmarking suppliers by category.
- Ensuring suppliers adheres to quality, service and suppliers code of conduct.
- Leveraging data analytics to identify opportunities, maximize sales performance, increase profitability and grow market share.
- Identifying and managing risks related to supply.
- Participating and presenting category updates as needed in team meetings and other functions.
Communications and working relationships
- Commercial leadership and general management
- Operations
- Finance
- Marketing
- Branch manager
Knowledge, Skills & Experience and Minimum Qualification.
- A relevant bachelor’s degree.
- Advance level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of Microsoft outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams beneficial
- Experience in products ranging, assortment/space planning, merchandising and category management a plus.
Minimum Experience
- 5+ years’ experience with retail or FMCG environment is preferred.
- Previous category management/ retail buying experience is an added advantage.
Minimum Experience
- Analytical skills and ability to use data/ insight to develop consumer centric solutions.
- Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Result oriented- A driven self-starter with the ability to set, track and measure key performance indicator in order to deliver sales results
- Attention to details.
- A strong work ethics with the ability to prioritize, multiple priorities and manage time effectively in order to meet deadlines as required.
Employment Type – Full Time
Job Location – Lagos
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More Information
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10