Category Manager Oil & Ghee at METRO/MAKRO

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation, Sales Analysis, Market Research, Pricing Strategy, Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Growth Mindset, Problem Analysis, E-commerce Knowledge, Strategic Competence, Change Management

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Company Description METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad. METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees. Sales in 2016/17 were approximately 37 billion Euro. Job Description Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate pricing and contracts and address escalated supplier issues. New Supplier Acquisition: Identify and onboard new suppliers to expand product offerings and improve sourcing options. Customer Acquisition: Develop and implement strategies to attract new customers to the category. This might involve targeted marketing campaigns, promotions, or partnerships. Sales Analysis and Performance Tracking: Analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on progress. Market Research: Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences; use this information to inform category strategy. Product Development: Identify opportunities to introduce new products or improve existing ones; work with suppliers to develop exclusive offerings. Pricing Strategy: Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximize profitability and competitiveness. "We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer" We at METRO are committed to fostering an equal, diverse, and inclusive culture for our employees, partners, and stakeholders. We aim to create a dynamic, compassionate, and courageous environment that promotes inclusion as we strive to achieve our business ambitions across the organization. Everyone is welcome; METRO doesn’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, different abilities, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from women, minorities, differently abled and all other qualified applicants and to extend our support in their development throughout their journey with us. Qualifications University degree (Master or Bachelor) in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or any Management Degree from a recognised University. Additional Information Experience 3 - 5 years of experience in the relevant industry Functional Skills Proximity to Business & People Stakeholder Management Entrepreneurship Negotiation Result Orientation Team Leadership Growth Mindset Problem Analysis Competencies: Excellent levels of E-Com knowledge Analytical & Strategic Competence Social skills & Ability to bring about change

Responsibilities

The Category Manager is responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and identifying new sourcing opportunities. They will also analyze sales data to develop pricing strategies and implement marketing initiatives to drive category growth.