Job Description: To develop a commercial framework, based on mindful consideration of trade, customer, market and trends, to drive and support the product development process. Thus ensuring the category delivers to the business objectives of profit, excellent quality, availability and market share growth. Job Responsibilities: Manage financial indicators Align commercial framework with planning & forecasting for category/ranges/products Liaise with marketing, sales management, space planning & trade planning to effectively drive the growth of the category Co-create profitable & sustainable Category and Supplier strategies Develop and implement pricing strategies Drive E2E value chain initiatives to effectively manage product/range costs. Build and manage Supplier base to maintain unique & exclusive partnerships & agreements Drive effective integration of the matrix team Ability to actively review factors influencing trade ie; market share, local & international trends, economic climate, competitor activity & changes to customer shopping habits, and translate into strategy. Manage the end to end product development process milestones, timelines, category reviews and include key stakeholders at each point. Job Requirements: Good communication skills, both written and verbal Proactive & Innovative with a continuous improvement mindset Strong negotiation and financial management skills Proven leadership & people management skills, as well as the ability to coach and mentor junior team members. Team player with understanding of diversity Customer and retail orientation - business acumen; commercial awareness; good judgment; emotional resilience Proven ability to deliver the category financial indicators Commercial skills & experience within a retail, FMCG environment or bakery industry experience – knowledge of store operations, customer profiles, locations & competitors Minimum of 5 years buying experience in the perishable industry would be advantageous Proven sourcing and supplier management experience. Job Details: Company: Woolworths Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, SA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here Vacancieshut.com
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