Full time
We are looking for aLead, Category Managementto bebased in foodpanda Malaysia , at Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur . This role will be reporting into Head, Category Management in the Q-commerce team. The Category Management team oversees the strategic planning, development, and execution of product categories within the foodpanda groceries business. You will wear many hats and meticulously plan to scale the Singapore pandamart business.Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Act as the 'business owner' across different allocated categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the foodpanda business
Ownership of team OKRs including key metrics such as Topline, Margins, NMR and shrinkage
Must develop and execute optimal category strategy, pricing, promotions, range, availability, and cost prices to expand both sales and margin
Ensure foodpanda categories has the optimal selection and strategically competitive prices in the market through local and international sourcing
Source and build strong supplier base to negotiate terms improvement, secure supplier advertising spend, and ensure a reliable and operationally effective flow of goods
Work to develop new sourcing and extended range to ensure we have high quality, good value goods available to our customers year-round
Ensure progress on Private Label & Imports (For Grocery & Non-Food Categories)
Employ data-driven decision making to drive the category while working closely with marketing and supply chain to forecast demand and ensure consistent supply
Partner with supply chain team to manage inventory levels and wastage
Work cross functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Sales Operations and Marketing to deliver strategic projects
Conduct regular business reviews & JBPs with key AAA suppliers
Deep dive into categories to understand best and worst practices and subsequently develop and execute short and long term strategies to drive category performance
Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure OKRs are met
Lead and develop the team to ensure excellence in execution, to develop people skills & career developmentWhat you need to be successful
Around 8 years experience or more in merchandising or buying and category management
Knowledge in E-commerce is a plus
Superb business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management (both internal and external)
Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
Expertise in interpreting data and providing strategic recommendations
Fluency in English (our corporate language) and strong communication skills
Efficiency in using Google Workspace is a plus while mastery in using Microsoft Office is preferred
What We Offer
A dynamic and challenging work environment.
A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!#J-18808-Ljbffr