Category Head for Retail Chain in Lagos, Nigeria

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS 

• Strategy & Planning
• Develop and execute detailed buying plan based on category business plan at the subcategory and the branch level on a monthly basis.
• Develop and execute category objectives to meet the category strategies
• Execute business & Promo plan for category in line with overall organization strategy keeping brands, vendors, branches, customer TG, space planning and budgeting in mind.
• Based on available space in each outlet, efficiently optimize the space utilization to generate maximum Return on Space and return on investment.
• Ensure category contribution is to over SPAR business is maintained
• Ensure constant availability of the Identified range of products in line with store format strategy & market demand at store level
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• Finding the right suppliers
• Negotiating prices (so the store doesnt get ripped off)
• Ensuring the products are delivered on time
• Helping to interpret reports and predicting future sales
• Pitching ideas to senior management
• Stock control
• Budgeting
• Reacting to any changes in customer demand
• Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers while seeking new ones
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SKILLS: 
• Adapt to any situation
• Can remain calm under pressure
• Spot the next big thing
• Have a passion for retail
• Have analytical skills
• Negotiate and network
• Work in a team
• Be organised
• Multi-task
• Be numerical
• Have IT skills
• Have good commercial awareness
• Be creative

10+ years experience

ORGANISATIONAL INTERACTION 

Daily interaction with all the subordinates


Recruiter Name:Anshika
Email Id:anshika.srivastava@naukri.com