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Category Manager at Wasoko

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  • Job ID 1018174
  • Experience  8 Years +
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze market data and consumer insights to identify industry trends, customer needs, and category growth opportunities
  • Conduct regular market visits to gather retailer feedback and understand evolving market dynamics
  • Develop, draft, and negotiate joint business plans with suppliers aligned with company strategy
  • Devise and execute long-term growth strategies for brands, suppliers, and product portfolios
  • Develop and implement pricing strategies for products and warehouses based on market intelligence
  • Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to secure favorable pricing, rebates, and service quality
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Marketplace, and Planning teams to execute product strategies
  • Manage product portfolios, including performance tracking and exit strategies for underperforming products
  • Ensure accurate tracking, recording, and collection of supplier rebates, credit notes, and pricing adjustments
  • Monitor short expiry products and implement liquidation plans to minimize losses
  • Lead category initiatives, product launches, and promotional activities

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 8+years of relevant experience in category management, procurement, merchandising, or supply chain operations
  • Strong communication, analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • Basic negotiation and commercial awareness skills.
  • Pricing strategy and portfolio management
  • Good organizational and stakeholder coordination abilities.
  • Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
  • Strong understanding of the Kenyan retail and e-commerce market
  • CIPS membership is an added advantage

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