Category Management Associate for Supplements

Category Management Associate (Retail/FMCG) Job Summary The Category Management Associate provides insights and recommendations to optimize product distribution, shelving, pricing and promotional mix by analyzing marketing and customer data. He or She analyzes and assesses category performance to develop or enhance marketing and sales plans and promotions. The Category Management Associate conducts market specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers to support and influence management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Recommends and implements marketing strategies Assists Category Management Officer in conducting market specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers to support decisions and influence management Assists Category Management Officer in implementing and monitoring marketing and merchandising strategies Assists Category Management Officer in conducting product trainings, as needed Manages customer order and inventory Monitors and ensures that customers have enough fresh stock inventory at any given time Collects and manages customer orders Coordinates with stakeholders any problem encountered in fulfilling orders Other Functions Performs other functions that may be required in support of the company's objectives. Qualifications Educational Qualifications BS Agricultural Business Management, BS Agricultural Economics, BS Agriculture, BS Business Administration, BS Economics, or related degrees Competencies Financial analysis Inventory control Sales and marketing, including merchandising theories and practical application for fresh and meat section in the retail environment Working knowledge of the products, consumer needs, buying practices, sales goals, and the retail environment related to the category Personal Attributes Analytical and detail oriented Leadership and interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills Results oriented Strong sense of accountability Has sense of urgency Resourceful Intuitive