Category Manager

CONSUMER

Jebsen Consumer's strong product line-up in Consumer Electronics, Health & Beauty, Home Enrichment and Watch sectors caters to the aspirational lifestyle of the consumer in Greater China. It has been active in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan for over 40 years, developing deep market insights and extensive distribution networks including retail capabilities to best serve its brand partners and end-customers.

Purpose of the Job

Category Manager is responsible for the P&L of the assigned category and subcategory. They are tasked with understand market trends, consumer needs, and competitive landscape to develop and implement action plans that enhance product offerings, optimise inventory levels and maximise sales and profitability. The role serves as the category expert and acts as a pivotal link between product development, marketing and operation teams to ensure the category’s growth and performance algin with the company’s overall objectives.  

Responsibilities

• Design and develop category direction, including pricing and promotion for assigned category and subcategory to maximise sales and profitability.
• Deploy effective replenishment and allocation plan so as to maintain optimal stock as well as product availability.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive factors, and customer preferences
• Closely monitor revenue, margin and inventory to meet business objectives and propose recommendation to maximise revenue and gross profit and keep inventory at optimal level
• Work closely with different internal stakeholders, including operation,  marketing and supply chain teams  to propose, implement and monitor promotional and merchandising programmes
• Drive new product launch plan by coordinating with internal stakeholders, including, operation, marketing team and  E-commerce teams.
• Play as “Category Lead” to provide category update for all internal stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate ad hoc projects whenever necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years of experience in category management within the consumer goods industry.  Experience in pet industry will be an advantage.
• Proven track record of successful product launches and category growth.
• Good communication skill and good command of English and Chinese
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and ability to interpret complex data.
• Experience in ERP and OMS; Experience in Oracle will be an advantage

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We offer dedicated and talented individuals the opportunity to engage with a family of premium global brands. Employees who pursue excellence are given a diverse platform that provides continuous development and career exposure.

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