Category Manager, CPG expert in Chicken of the Sea

Job DescriptionCATEGORY MANAGER, COSFFJob SummaryThe Category Manager is responsible for Sales optimization & Inventory cap compliance. Support is directed to the following distribution channels - Food Service, Wholesale, Retail and Club. A competitive commercial understanding is critical to vendor selection & management. Effective vendor management will deliver competitive pricing, product marketing, and adequate inventory levels for effective channel distribution.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesAlign with Channel leads to calculate forecasts & understand demand trendsManage/track budget/forecast/Inventory cap complianceResearch and analyze data defining market indicatorsSearch & define category trends, align with the commercial team to determine consumer impact insightsPlan and implement long-term development strategies for product/itemsWork with Sales Dept to Design exit strategies for unsuccessful productsBuild and maintain long-term relationships with vendorsPlace appropriate orders, manage inventory cap requirementsEnsure product availability within the scope of sales forecasts and Cap complianceCollaborate with other departments such as Marketing, Quality, LogisticsResearch competitors and suggest appropriate pricing & promotional activitiesWork w/Channels/customers - find new ways to expand product distributionRequired Skills/AbilitiesProven experience as a Category ManagerSold knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principlesUnderstand data analysis and forecasting methodsExcellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Thorough understanding of company products and logistics. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education/ExperienceMINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Business or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or similar relevant position required. Computer SkillsAbility to use industry-specific technology, such as logistics and supply chain, enterprise resource planning (ERP). Intermediate to advance knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Language SkillsNo foreign languages required. Knowledge of Spanish, Bahasa, Chinese or Thai preferred but not required. Mathematical SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and commissions. Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical and complex problems and effectively handle a variety of possibilities and/or situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, communicate, usually through talking, hearing, writing and typing. Employee should be able to operate standard office equipment, i.e., telephones, computers, facsimile and copier. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, and move or lift up-to 15 lbs. The employee regularly works in a well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with a moderate degree of noise. There will be prolonged periods sitting at a desk, working on a computer.Company DescriptionThai Union Group Public Company Limited or (listed in Stock Exchange of Thailand) is the world's most trusted seafood leader, leveraging its expertise, bringing high quality, safe, delicious and seafood products to customers across the world for over 40 years.Today, Thai Union is regarded as the world's largest processor of shelf-stable tuna products with annual sales exceeding THB120 Billion and a global workforce of over 46,000 people who are dedicated to pioneering sustainable and innovative seafood products.The company is dedicated to producing sustainable, convenient and quality seafood products for healthy families worldwide. Its brand portfolio includes Thai-leading brands Sealect, Fisho, Marvo and Bellotta; as well as highly recognized international brands Chicken of the Sea, John West, Petit Navire, Parmentier, Mareblu, King Oscar and Rugen Fisch.As a company committing to innovation and globally responsible business practices, Thai Union is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a founding member of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) and the first Thai company in the food products sector to be recognized as a member of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Emerging Markets 2016 for the third year running.As a global seafood leader, we have a responsibility to set the standard for social, environmental and economic responsibility.We heeded our stakeholders' calls with SeaChange, Thai Union's sustainability strategy with measurable commitments to delivering real, lasting changes in the way we operate. SeaChange aims to drive a positive transformation throughout the global seafood industry.For further information, please visit www.thaiunion.com or https://www.thaiunion.com/files/careers/our-culture/flipbook/index.html?file=20230509-tu-compass-enThai Union Group Public Company Limited or (listed in Stock Exchange of Thailand) is the world's most trusted seafood leader, leveraging its expertise, bringing high quality, safe, delicious and seafood products to customers across the world for over 40 years. Today, Thai Union is regarded as the world's largest processor of shelf-stable tuna products with annual sales exceeding THB120 Billion and a global workforce of over 46,000 people who are dedicated to pioneering sustainable and innovative seafood products. The company is dedicated to producing sustainable, convenient and quality seafood products for healthy families worldwide. Its brand portfolio includes Thai-leading brands Sealect, Fisho, Marvo and Bellotta; as well as highly recognized international brands Chicken of the Sea, John West, Petit Navire, Parmentier, Mareblu, King Oscar and Rugen Fisch. As a company committing to innovation and globally responsible business practices, Thai Union is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a founding member of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) and the first Thai company in the food products sector to be recognized as a member of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Emerging Markets 2016 for the third year running. As a global seafood leader, we have a responsibility to set the standard for social, environmental and economic responsibility. We heeded our stakeholders' calls with SeaChange, Thai Union's sustainability strategy with measurable commitments to delivering real, lasting changes in the way we operate. SeaChange aims to drive a positive transformation throughout the global seafood industry. For further information, please visit www.thaiunion.com or https://www.thaiunion.com/files/careers/our-culture/flipbook/index.html?file=20230509-tu-compass-en Show more Show less Должностной уровень Руководитель среднего звена Тип занятости Полный рабочий день Должностные обязанности Маркетинг и Продажи Отрасли Пищевая промышленность