Retail Category Leader - FMCG

Own Your Category Define our FMCG Retail Category Vision & Strategy within our Retail BU: Establish a clear vision and strategy for your category, aligning it with overall company goals and market trends. Supplier Management: Onboard, develop, and sustain key suppliers, building strong partnerships that drive business success. Agile Buying Strategies: Develop and implement buying strategies that are adaptable to our fast-changing environment, while aligning with the company’s Retail overall goals and driving optimal category performance. Supplier Evaluation: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish partnerships that provide competitive advantages in terms of pricing, quality, and delivery. Advanced Negotiations: Lead high-stakes negotiations to secure favorable contract terms, ensuring the best possible value for the company and maximizing your category's profitability. Assortment Optimization: Develop and execute assortment plans across various categories, price points, and brands, tailoring your category to meet market demands and customer preferences. Compliance and Ethics: Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure all sourcing activities comply with legal and ethical standards.

Drive Insights and Performance Forecasting and Analysis: Provide data-driven forecasts, insights, and recommendations for key Retail KPIs, projects, and initiatives to steer your category's growth Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, industry developments, and supplier performance to proactively adjust sourcing strategies and maintain a competitive edge Inventory Management: Utilize advanced analytics to manage product demand, sales data, and inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels and avoiding overstock or stockouts Competitive Analysis: Conduct in-depth competitive analyses and benchmarks to stay ahead of the market and enhance your category's performance Operational Excellence: Implement efficient operating procedures and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve cost savings and efficiency improvements within your category Process Innovation: Critique and refine current processes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, driving innovation and improvement within your category Lead and Collaborate High Performance Team Building: Recruit, develop, and empower our future Retail top talents, fostering a culture of ownership, agility, and results-driven execution Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with platform, marketing, and operations teams to align category strategies with overall business objectives and drive your category's success Supplier Relationship Management: Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, addressing any issues promptly to maintain strong relationships and ensure the best outcomes for your category Team Collaboration: Work closely with local and regional teammates and stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment

***Job Requirements: Minimum 8 years of proven experience in Category Management, Product Management, Distribution or Commercial related position, with a strong background in FMCG Retail Direct experience in Beauty and Groceries category is essential; prior work with leading brands is a significant advantage At least 3 years of managerial experience leading a team of buyers as a Category Leader A driven professional who thrives both as a collaborative team player and an inspiring leader, with the agility to switch into hands-on execution mode when needed Strong analytical skills, paired with creativity and sound organizational capabilities High attention to detail and a sharp eye for process optimization Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment Excellent collaboration skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to drive cross-functional execution Proficiency in English is required; Chinese language skills are a plus, but not mandatory.