Product/Project Manager - Irene

• Develop and direct annual category, brand, and product plans to achieve financial growth and profitability targets.
• Plan, manage, and execute marketing campaigns aligned to category and brand strategies.
• Drive new product development (NPD), from concept through to launch, informed by market trends and competitor analysis.
• Identify and implement innovative ingredients, packaging, technologies, and concepts that are commercially viable.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to ensure efficient stock planning and movement.
• Manage growth targets and forecasts by brand and SKU.
• Drive promotional activity and innovation to ensure required stock turn.
• Clear ageing or expiring stock proactively.

• Manage product costing within purchasing and packaging parameters.
• Partner and negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers to achieve business objectives.
• Manage supplier agreements, processes, and relationships.
• Ensure all products are legal, compliant, and appropriate for exports and CAMS, with a focus on labelling and ingredients.

• Oversee and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Lead, manage, and develop the team within the department.
• Improve and implement systems and processes to enhance efficiency.

• Post Grade 12 qualification (Degree or equivalent). RPL will be taken into account.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• FMCG or luxury brand experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Strategic approach with strong commercial insight.
• Proven ability in creative problem solving.
• Strong negotiating, organisational, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to coach, manage, and grow people.
• Customer-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong computer literacy (Outlook, MS Word, Excel) and ERP system knowledge.
• Flexible with time and mobility.

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