Specialist, Category Management

We are looking for a Specialist Category Management to be based in foodpanda Malaysia at Bangsar South Kuala Lumpur. This role will be reporting to Senior Private Label & Imports Manager in the Quick Commerce vertical. The team oversees the strategic planning development and execution of product categories within the foodpanda groceries business. You will get to wear many hats and meticulously plan to launch and expand an exciting new business and instill  operational efficiency in processes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Accountable for delivering excellent administration support to the category managers enabling the team to drive performance within pandaMart MY 

• Act as the business owner across different allocated categories possessing a complete  understanding of internal and external variables that impact foodpanda business

• Must develop and execute optimal category strategy pricing promotions range  availability and cost prices to expand both sales and margin 

• Ensure Quick Commerce categories has the optimal selection and strategically competitive  prices in the market through local and international sourcing developing a strategic long-term plan for the development of the category

• Source and build strong supplier base to negotiate terms improvement secure supplier  advertising spend and ensure a reliable and operationally effective flow of goods

• Work to develop new sourcing and extended range to ensure we have high quality good  value goods available to our customers year-round 

• Employ data-driven decision making to drive the category while working closely with marketing and supply chain to forecast demand  and ensure consistent supply 

• Work cross functionally with Product Supply Chain Sales Operations and Marketing to  deliver strategic projects

• Deep dive into categories to understand best and worst practices and subsequently develop and execute short and long term strategies to drive category performance

Qualifications :

• Minimum 3 years experience in category management 

• Experienced with food categories (e.g. chocolates sweets biscuits groceries super markets) needed

• Experience with e-commerce industry needed

• Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills

• An analytical mind with strategic ability

• Fluency in English and strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Efficiency in using Google Workspace is a plus while mastery in using Microsoft Office is preferred

• Enthusiastic team player who is always eager to use their skills & experience to the best of their ability.

Additional Information :

Our perks:

• Career growth - We believe that everyone owns their career and you will be supported with the framework and structure for you to craft your learning experience in foodpanda.
• Culture -  At foodpanda it is important for us to have a workplace culture which allows everyone within the organization to thrive. You will be working in a creative and dynamic team environment where you will be empowered engaged and appreciated.
• Work Flexibility - Its our mission to create an amazing employee experience. With a modern office in the heart of Kuala Lumpur we have flexible working hours hybrid working style welcoming shared spaces and even a gaming area and nap rooms for when you need a quick recharge. Foodpanda also provides unparalleled employee perks from fully equipped and fully-stocked pantry length of maternity leave to various other support to the employees and their families.
• Competitive benefits including annual leaves insurance etc.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time