Category Manager Super Market

Job Description:

Strategy & Planning

ü Develop and execute detailed buying plan based on category business plan at the

subcategory and the branch level on a monthly basis.

ü Develop and execute category objectives to meet the category strategies

ü Execute business & Promo plan for category in line with overall organization strategy

keeping brands, vendors, branches, customer TG, space planning and budgeting in

mind.

ü Based on available space in each outlet, efficiently optimize the space utilization to

generate maximum Return on Space and return on investment.

ü Ensure category contribution is to over SPAR business is maintained

Inventory

ü Execute detailed buying plan based on category business plan at the subcategory and

the branch level on a weekly basis.

ü Execute category range planning (CATMAN) based on location and demography of the

store

ü Ensure constant availability of the Identified range of products in line with store

format strategy & market demand at store level

ü Identify and introduce new products for introduction to improve on range planning,

margins within the store format, market demand and product availability

ü Conduct Inventory management and inventory ageing analysis on agreed intervals

ü Ensure timely stock replenishment in all outlets based on CATMAN, POG & Sales rate

to minimize OOS

ü Liaise with Warehousing team to monitor the SOH & transit time to all stores

Sales & Profit

ü Deliver annual margins as per business plan

ü Deliver Backend Margins

ü Deliver annual sales target as per business plan for respective categories

ü Plan and execute Consumer Activation & Promotion Programs to drive sales in

conjunction with marketing and operations team

ü Regular store visits to understand consumer behavior and to conduct store auditü Drive pricing strategies to be a market leader through market surveys

ü Execute the loss prevention strategy in order to ensure that planned margins are

achieved.

ü Execute the private label strategy so as to drive additional margins in the various

concepts.

ü Closely monitor the over stock holding for responsible concept and ensure that timely

action is taken to minimize stock ageing.

ü Thoroughly analyze all data in the category to know category performance vs Plan.

New Store Development

ü Execute the required plans in line with any new store development

ü Ensure CATMAN, Planogram is executed in line with agreed store format

Vendor

ü Identify appropriate vendor for each product. Develop TOT for that vendor. Negotiate

pricing and ensure minimum lead time and maximum fill rates

ü Ensure that vendor payments are done as per agreed timelines

People

ü Identify required skills set for specific category and ensure appropriate training is

given to be able to drive their performance

ü Efficiently coordinate and communicate category strategy & plan with relevant teams.

Ensure that all members are equipped with required ammunition to deliver category

mission.

ü Develop accountable and result oriented teams for all activities allocated to them with

monitoring methods.

ü Coordinate with HR on Periodic evaluation of staff as per their KRAs, KPIs and identify

areas for improvement and ensure appropriate training is given where required.

ü Take preventive and corrective action to ensure that performance is at optimal levels