Portfolio Manager (EDE - Everyday Essentials)

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

Position summaryIndustry: Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Cape TownContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: YesAbout our companyClicks GroupIntroductionWe are looking for an individual to drive high performing category teams to deliver the commercial performance of the Everyday Essentials Category, executing our range strategy and value proposition to ensure Clicks remains the first choice health and beauty retailer, grow market share in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets and deliver the business objectives. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office, Woodstock, Cape Town and report into the Commercial Executive.Job descriptionJob Objectives:

To develop and ensure effective execution of the category operating plan (financial and product execution) for a portfolio of categories in order to achieve the business objectives.
Review with the top-down bottom-up financial plans with the Planning Portfolio Manager on an ongoing basis to deliver against financial targets and ensure that this is reported and measured on a weekly basis.
To effectively manage a team of Category Buyers and Managers by setting ambitious goals, set up plans for improvement on key drivers like product ranging, pricing strategies, cross sales, merchandising and promotion management and develop proposals to take corrective action where necessary.
To critically evaluate and sign off the category range review to ensure increased profitability and improved product offering to customers and evolve market share.
To effectively implement our space and range principles, to deliver appropriate and impactful execution in store.
To oversee regular strategic meetings with key suppliers and strengthen those relations with improved commercial results.
To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan.
To keep track of/capitalise on global and local category developments/trends to ensure increased relevance to our customers.
To identify opportunities to streamline and drive departmental efficiencies, resource allocation and establish category ways of working, manage departmental expense budget and identify opportunity to reduce expenses.
To build high performing teams through effective people management and development to ensure capability to meet current and future business objectives. Ensure recruitment and selection are in-line with transformation targets.

Minimum requirementsJob Knowledge:

Operating plan development

Supplier relationship management

Procurement and Supply Chain

Business Objectives and Strategies

Business Processes

Retail Management

Market trends and competitor analysis

Understanding of supplier co-op negotiations and trading terms

Financial planning and budgets

Employee relations and performance management

Knowledge on relevant legislation

Job Related Skills:

Ability to drive and motivate teams

Strong Financial/Business acumen with a merchant mindset

Strong negotiation skills

Planning and organisational skills

Ability to build strong supplier relationships

Proven track record in managing commercial teams in a fast changing environment

Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving and analytical thinking

Strategic thinking and decision making

Attention to detail

Project management

Job Experience:

4-6 years FMCG Category Management experience

2-3 years People Management experience at senior level

Experience with local and global supplier networks essential

Education:

B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similar (Desirable)

Business Science, B.Comm, MBA, CIS (Desirable)

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