Category/Purchasing Manager

About the Company:

Duty Free Alliance Ltd stands as a beacon of excellence in the duty-free retail sector. With a steadfast commitment to quality, value, and customer satisfaction, they continue to redefine the shopping experience for travelers across Georgia, Paraguay, Kyrgyzstan and Slovakia. As they look towards the future, they remain dedicated to upholding their values and delivering unparalleled service to their customers.

Position Summary:

A Category Manager is a professional responsible for managing a specific group or category of products within a company. He/She analyzes industry and consumer trends, develops strategies, and oversees pricing, promotion, and product range management to maximize sales and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
• Devise long-term development strategies for owning product/categories
• Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
• Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
• Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
• Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
• Collaborate closely with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category

Department:Operations

Reports To:Operation Manager and Managing Director

Education and Experience Required:

• Proven experience as category manager or similar role
• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in MS Office
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Excellent communication and people skills
• BA or MA in Marketing, Business Administration, Trade Marketing.