Category Manager - Assistant Manager Level

The Category Manager's main functions are buying, negotiating, trade partner engagement with vendors, product sourcing, maintaining vendor relationships and data analysis DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Category management & development; Manage product assortment and portfolio under assigned category Frontliner in initial buying and evaluates products introduced by vendors / suppliers;
• Handle business building negotiations; Vendor management & collaboration
• Assist in executing merchandising plans, maintaining inventory levels, negotiating, buying & forecasting Create programs to build sales and develop category. JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management, Marketing or any related course
• With at least three (3) years relevant work experience in buying, merchandising, or purchasing in fashion retail, or other related industries.
• With excellent communication & negotiation skills
• Highly analytical on consumer buying patterns
• Amenable to work for a compressed work-week schedule, Monday to Friday, on-site at WalterMart Head Office in Munoz, North Edsa, Quezon City