Category Manager - Marine at C & I Leasing Plc

Job Description

• We are looking for a Category Manager - Marine to manage our group or category of products for our marine company. Recommended candidate will be responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of a product category to maximize user appeal. Relationships with vendors and product range management will also be part of your duties.
• An excellent category manager must have extensive experience in understanding and managing the marine environment.
• They must have a commercial mindset and full comprehension of marketing and sales principles. Exceptional communication skills are also key for the category manager.
  

Responsibilities

• Analyze data or insights to determine industry trends
• Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
• Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
• Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
• Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets user demands
• Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
• Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category.
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
• Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
• Assume responsibility for budget development and revenue for the category

Requirements

• Proven experience as a category manager or similar role
• Solid knowledge of category management, Marine Procurement, and inventory.
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in MS Office
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Excellent communication and people skills
• B.Sc/BA in Business Administration, Marketing or related field
• Relevant qualifications and training in supply chain.
• Experience-2-5 years.