Category Manager - Nelspruit
SPAR Group
SPAR Lowveld, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd., is recruiting for a Category Manager at its Distribution Centre, located in Nelspruit. The purpose of this position is to drive turnover, gain market share and maximize SPAR DC and Retailer profitability through careful planning, purchasing, and sales strategies, in line with Retail and DC requirements. Key Performance Areas: Driving and achieving DC and Retail sales and profitability budgets and targets. Negotiating and delivering pricing competitiveness against competitors and budgeted retail margins to Members and the DC. Working with Suppliers, Retailers, and DC Buying, Retail Operations and Logistics teams to grow Retailer loyalty and competitive advantage. Creating and executing ad-hoc and regional promotions to drive volume at Retail through the DC. Managing Suppliers service levels by exceeding efficiencies and business indicators including, but not limited to: - Supplier Order fill - Supplier out of stocks - Stock days - Stock turn - Stock distribution and penetration at retail Full Category Management accountability. Building strategic business relationships with suppliers and retail store owners and managers. Driving product development, innovation and other sales initiatives. Assisting Retailers with store standards, specs, ranging, pricing, and in store promotions. Leadership of a support team. National Senior Certificate (Matric / Grade 12). Marketing or Purchasing related Degree/National Diploma. Minimum 3 years Retail / FMCG experience in a marketing position. Experience in sales and managing and developing good customer relationships. Buying and category management related experience. Sound interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills. Thorough knowledge of buying systems and processes. Comprehensive knowledge of product range requirements within a supermarket environment. Financial acumen, leadership skills and attention to detail. Strong drive, initiative, sense of urgency and use of innovation to resolve business challenges in a pressurized/demanding work environment. Added Benefits: Medical Aid Provident / Pension Fund Staff Discount Car Allowance Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly. SPAR Lowveld is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are placed in accordance with the company's Employment Equity Plan. “Your application and all personal information provided herein is protected under the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”. The SPAR Group LTD, with its head offices at 22 Chancery Lane in Pinetown, is collecting this information to enable us to facilitate your application and /or assess your suitability for the advertised position. This information will be used for this purpose only and disposed of thereafter, unless you consent to the information being retained for marketing purposes. Where shortlisted, your information will be retained for a period of 3 months and disposed of immediately thereafter if you are unsuccessful in your application. Where employment is offered, it will be retained as part of your employee portfolio and secured accordingly. This information is given to us, by you, voluntarily and of your own free will. If you do not wish to provide us with this information, are unable to do so, or object to it being used, it will result in the disqualification of your application. In the course of the recruitment process, and for matters related to your application only, we may share your information with third parties. You have the right to access this information while in our possession and make corrections if necessary. You have the right to lodge a complaint via email with the office of the Information Regulator, at complaints.IRjustice.gov.za , if you are unhappy with the manner in which we deal with your information. By submitting your application, you hereby declare your understanding of the aforementioned information and consent to the processing of your information in accordance with the Act, as well as the processing of any further personal information requested by us in the future including but not limited to, banking details, criminal history and credit reports /financial history information.”
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