The Category Associate Manager – FMCG is responsible for supporting sales development through visual merchandising and brand visibility at the point of sale while setting forward estimates for the different buying groups, considering a number of variables, such as selling space, trends, feedback from stores. The role holder is responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of the stores while managing all suppliers.
ROLE PROFILE

• Maintain contacts with the vendors in order to ensure timely delivery of goods and ensure inventory plans are executed to meet the required standards
• Partner with merchants to forecast the future trends and predict exact demand while ensuring that products are delivered on time
• Manage and develop effective weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly merchandise plans.
• Lead and oversees the buying requirements and formulate a buying plan and budget for the brand/category and ensures proper monitoring of orders
• Ensure accurate execution of in-store visual merchandising standards and guidelines
• Support the creation of a merchandising / design criteria in line with the design guidelines
• Maintain an updated list of all branding elements, with exact dimensions for each product
• Implement the MAF Retail values in the assigned area of responsibility and ensure that it is adhered to and exhibited

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administration or related field
• 5 years of experience in commercial field in E-commerce
• Experience in FMCG is a must
• Strong negotiation skills