Portfolio Manager
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for an individual to drive high-performing category teams to deliver the commercial performance of the Everyday Essentials Category. The role involves executing our range strategy and value proposition to ensure remains the first-choice health and beauty retailer grow market share achieve and exceed category financial targets and deliver business objectives.
JOB OBJECTIVES
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Develop and ensure effective execution of the category operating plan (financial and product execution) for a portfolio of categories to achieve business objectives
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Review top-down and bottom-up financial plans with the Planning Portfolio Manager ensuring weekly reporting against targets
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Manage a team of Category Buyers and Managers set ambitious goals and develop improvement plans for product ranging pricing strategies cross-sales merchandising and promotion management
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Critically evaluate and sign off category range reviews to improve profitability product offering and market share
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Implement space and range principles to deliver impactful in-store execution
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Oversee strategic meetings with key suppliers strengthening relationships and driving commercial results
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Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan
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Track global and local category developments/trends to ensure relevance to customers
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Identify opportunities to streamline operations drive departmental efficiencies manage departmental expense budgets and reduce expenses
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Build high-performing teams through effective people management recruitment and development aligned with transformation targets
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Job Knowledge:
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Operating plan development
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Supplier relationship management
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Procurement and supply chain
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Business objectives and strategies
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Business processes
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Retail management
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Market trends and competitor analysis
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Supplier co-op negotiations and trading terms
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Financial planning and budgeting
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Employee relations and performance management
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Knowledge of relevant legislation
Job Experience:
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46 years FMCG Category Management experience
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23 years People Management experience at senior level
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Experience with local and global supplier networks essential
Education:
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B Degree or Diploma in Retail Purchasing Management or similar (Desirable)
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Business Science MBA CIS (Desirable)
JOB-RELATED SKILLS
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Ability to drive and motivate teams
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Strong financial/business acumen with a merchant mindset
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Strong negotiation skills
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Planning and organisational skills
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Ability to build strong supplier relationships
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Proven track record managing commercial teams in a fast-changing environment
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Competency in computer packages (Outlook Excel PowerPoint)
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Verbal and written communication skills
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Problem-solving and analytical thinking
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Strategic thinking and decision-making
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Attention to detail
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Project management skills
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Project Portfolio Management
- Portfolio Management
- Credit Analysis
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Property Management
- Contracts
