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 courseWith at least three (3) years relevant work experience in buying, merchandising, or purchasing in fashion retail, or other related industries.With excellent communication & negotiation skillsHighly analytical on consumer buying patternsAmenable to work for a compressed work-week schedule, Monday to Friday, on-site at WalterMart Head Office in Munoz, North Edsa, Quezon City