Category Manager (Cooking & Baking)

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commodities, cooking, and baking category strategy, including assortment planning, pricing strategies, and promotional activities, to drive sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, and visibility of products.
• Manage the product assortment for the commodities, cooking, and baking category, ensuring it aligns with market trends, customer preferences, and business goals.
• Establish good relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions to ensure competitive advantage and optimal product availability.
• Forecast demand, monitor inventory levels, and implement inventory replenishment strategies to optimize stock availability while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts.
• Analyze and monitor sales data, market trends, and customer insights to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Conduct regular competitor analysis to understand the market landscape, identify emerging trends, and capitalize on competitive opportunities.
• Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute marketing campaigns, promotions, and operational plans that drive category performance.
• Maintain revenue (gross margin and commercial margin) weekly to monthly by category

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in commodities, cooking, and baking category management, merchandising, or related roles within an e-commerce or retail environment.
• In-depth understanding of the e-commerce industry, including online retail trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to interpret sales data, market research, and customer insights to make informed decisions and drive category growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, negotiate with vendors, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
• Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities, and develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Willingness to adapt to changing market conditions, customer preferences, and industry trends.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commodities, cooking, and baking category strategy, including assortment planning, pricing strategies, and promotional activities, to drive sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, and visibility of products.
• Manage the product assortment for the commodities, cooking, and baking category, ensuring it aligns with market trends, customer preferences, and business goals.
• Establish good relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions to ensure competitive advantage and optimal product availability.
• Forecast demand, monitor inventory levels, and implement inventory replenishment strategies to optimize stock availability while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts.
• Analyze and monitor sales data, market trends, and customer insights to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Conduct regular competitor analysis to understand the market landscape, identify emerging trends, and capitalize on competitive opportunities.
• Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute marketing campaigns, promotions, and operational plans that drive category performance.
• Maintain revenue (gross margin and commercial margin) weekly to monthly by category

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in commodities, cooking, and baking category management, merchandising, or related roles within an e-commerce or retail environment.
• In-depth understanding of the e-commerce industry, including online retail trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to interpret sales data, market research, and customer insights to make informed decisions and drive category growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, negotiate with vendors, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
• Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities, and develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Willingness to adapt to changing market conditions, customer preferences, and industry trends.