Job Description
Assistant Category Manager- Food commodities (Pulses, Rice, Oil, Spices) –Supermarket Chain; Dubai
Grandiose is a home-grown Retail chain giving its customers a different experience for shopping and dining in the UAE. The fast-growing premium grocery retailer is looking for a dynamic Assistant Category Manager – Food commodities for our central team in Dubai.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with the Category Manager to curate the assortment of food commodities offered by the organization. This involves identifying key food commodities, evaluating market trends, and considering consumer preferences to determine the product mix.
- Identifying, evaluating, and managing relationships with suppliers of food commodities. This includes negotiating contracts, ensuring the quality and consistency of products, and managing supplier performance to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing.
- Monitoring inventory levels of food commodities, forecasting demand, and implementing strategies to optimize stock levels. This involves managing inventory turnover, minimizing waste, and ensuring products are readily available to meet customer demand.
- Analyzing pricing data, market trends, and competitor pricing to develop and implement effective pricing strategies for food commodities. This includes setting competitive prices that maximize profitability while remaining attractive to customers.
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- Developing promotional campaigns, advertising strategies, and marketing initiatives to drive sales and increase market share for food commodities. This may involve creating promotional offers, seasonal promotions, or collaborating with marketing teams to enhance product visibility.
- Utilizing sales data, market research, and consumer insights to analyze performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize the category's performance. This includes monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjusting strategies as needed to achieve category objectives.
- Ensuring that all food commodities meet quality standards, including product specifications, safety regulations, and labeling requirements. This involves monitoring product quality, conducting quality inspections, and addressing any quality issues promptly.
- Staying informed about industry regulations, food safety standards, and compliance requirements related to food commodities. This includes ensuring that all products meet legal and regulatory standards and addressing any compliance issues that may arise.
- Working closely with other departments such as procurement, marketing, operations, and finance to coordinate activities, ensure alignment with overall business objectives, and address any challenges or opportunities that arise.
- Proactively seeking opportunities to optimize category performance through process improvements, innovation, and best practices in category management. This involves staying updated on industry trends, seeking feedback from customers and stakeholders, and implementing changes to enhance the category's success.
