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Category Lead (E-commerce)

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• Be part of one of the leading E-commerce company in Indonesia

• Career Growth Opportunities

About Our Client

This business is a leading player in the ecommerce industry, boasting an employee base of over 1000 dedicated professionals. With a presence in multiple countries, this company stands out as a global heavyweight in its industry, always valuing innovation and growth.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a clear vision and strategy for your category, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives and market dynamics.

• Build, onboard, and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to drive successful partnerships and business growth.

• Lead high-level negotiations to secure optimal contract terms, ensuring maximum value for the company and profitability for your category.

• Analyze data to provide insightful forecasts, recommendations, and action plans for key retail performance indicators, projects, and initiatives that foster category expansion.

• Stay informed on industry trends, market changes, and supplier performance, adapting sourcing strategies to maintain a competitive advantage.

• Leverage advanced analytics to manage product demand, sales data, and inventory, optimizing stock levels and preventing both overstocking and stockouts.

• Continuously assess and refine current processes to improve efficiency and foster innovation within your category.

• Collaborate with platform, marketing, and operations teams to ensure category strategies align with overall business goals, driving success.

• Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and address any issues to maintain strong, productive partnerships.

• Partner with local and regional teams to cultivate a collaborative environment that supports category performance.

• Act as a trusted thought partner, exploring and capitalizing on new opportunities to innovate and accelerate category growth.

The Successful Applicant

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience as a Category Manager, Strategy Consultant, Product Manager, or in Retail Buying, preferably with experience in offline retail.

• Strong analytical skills with a creative and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and organizational tasks.

• A proactive and collaborative team player with the ability to lead by example, stepping into a hands-on role when needed.

• High attention to detail, with a focus on process optimization and improvement.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic work environment.

• Strong teamwork skills and an "activator" mindset, driving execution of plans across the organization.

What's on Offer

• An attractive remuneration package

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A supportive and collaborative work environment

We invite all qualified candidates who are ready to take their career to the next level to apply for this exciting role within our company.