Category Manager (temporary position) at Rimi Lietuva

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

3500.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Sourcing, Buying, Leadership, Change Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, MS Excel, SAP, Fluent Lithuanian, English Proficiency

Industry

Retail

Description

If it's important for you: Challenging and dynamic work in one of the leading food retailers in the Baltics and extensive career opportunities within the whole Rimi Baltic Group. Employee development and training programs. Competent and professional team support, friendly working environment with different team events. Salary 2900 - 3500 EUR per month before taxes; Annual bonus according to performance evaluation and company policy. Mobile phone and fully funded telecommunications services. Additional health insurance (after 3 months). Additional payments in different occasions (childbirth, work anniversaries, graduations, loss of family member etc.). If you have: University degree in economics, business management or other similar field. At least 2 years experience in in Category Management, Sourcing or Buying. Strong leadership and change management skills. Experience working in the matrix, cross country & different cultures will be considered as an advantage. Strong analytical skills, structured and organized way of working. Focused and results oriented personality with high working capacity. Very good communication and negotiation skills. Strong knowledge of MS Excel. Experience working with SAP system (an advantage). Fluent Lithuanian language and very good English language skills (at least on B2 level). We will entrust You: Create, develop and implement category strategy in Baltic countries. Develop category business plans to meet sales and margin targets. Negotiate with suppliers. Monitor category sales, margins and stocks, follow-up budget fulfillment control. Analyze market data, latest trends and novelties in the industry. Ensure optimal sourcing for category complying with company quality requirements. Carry out presentations of strategy, campaigns, assortment and merchandising solutions. Ensure an accurate and up-to-date administration of products, smooth buying and supply process in cooperation with supply chain. ***

Responsibilities

The Category Manager will create, develop, and implement category strategies in the Baltic countries while developing business plans to meet sales and margin targets. Responsibilities also include negotiating with suppliers and monitoring category sales, margins, and stocks.