Category Manager JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE

Category Manager Salary Guide

Looking to hire top talent or advance your career? Our expertly researched salary guide for 2024 provides valuable insights into FMCG (Fast- Moving Consumer Goods) positions!

Category Manager Core Duties and Qualifications

A Category Manager in the context of FMCG is an executive who oversees the development, on a given category of products, of strategies that would yield optimal sales revenues, acceptable margins, and high levels of customer satisfaction.As a category manager you are responsible for creating plans for product range, pricing, promotion, and stock to drive sales at the category level.

Category managers collaborate with suppliers, sales, and marketing teams in order to match the  products with the market demand, discover opportunities for growth, and guarantee effective in-store execution.

Desired Profile For A Category Manager

Roles and Duties

The category manager’s skills in growing the category, brand visibility, and the customer experience overall result in positive effects with performing following duties and responsibilities:
  • Plan and implement activities aimed at increasing category consumption and revenue.
  • Observe and use market analysis and competitor strategies as a baseline to develop unique offers.
  • Develop and sustain long-term relationships with suppliers for the best terms and promotions.
  • Coordinate closely with marketing and sales to promote and launch products effectively.
  • Track important metrics like sales and market share to adjust business strategies as needed.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to monitor in-store product placement and customer interest.
  • Perform category reviews to evaluate growth prospects and performance results.
  • Manage inventory to meet business needs and avoid surplus.
  • Communicate report results to senior management.

Qualifications And Certifications

The following qualifications are required for the category manager role:
  • Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in
    • Business Administration
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Procurement
    • Related field
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Category Manager (CCM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), and others are suggested.

Skills And Expertise

The following skill sets and experience are the most sought after by employers.

  • 5-10 years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain management, category management, or related fields.
  • Expertise in MS Office and other procurement software (SAP, Oracle).
  • Familiarity with cloud-based platforms.
  • Financial acumen.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
  • Communication skills.
  • Attention to details and accuracy.
  • Project management skills.

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