Category Manager

I. Job Purpose:

• To be responsible for the management, development, delivery the merchandise strategy and category management concepts to subordinates, maximize category sales, profit, trading income generation, stock, and support stores to achieve best operating results. She/He will manage 1 or 2 categories including:

II. Job Accountabilities:

2.1. Strategic:

• Implement the merchandise, buying and pricing strategies for categories, in line with the agreed company vision and mission.
• Control all nationwide range and approval local range in each region for the incharge category.
• NW Pricing and Margin strategy (RSP & Promotion) for category(ies)
• Establish and maintain effective SKU control and tail management.

• 2.2 Sales and Profit

• Maintain budget margin and pricing frame which maximizes business profits whilst delivering a good value offer to the customer.
• Handle suppliers on Trading Terms, Marketing activation and Trading Income

• 2.3 People:

• Build an effective and open working relationship both within the Merchandising Department and with other Departments.
• Share to Supervisor/assistant direction and problem solving.
• Other tasks are as assigned by Line Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred
• Minimum 6-8 years’ working experience in Retail merchandising and at least 2 years at the same position
• Good at English and computer skills
• Quick learning, willing to take up challenges
• Outstanding communication skills
• Able to work independently, possess a high level of responsibility and commitment
• Strong at Leadership and team work skills