DFI Retail Group

Role Purpose

To develop and execute strategic plans for assigned categories within a structured category management framework, aiming to achieve the company’s financial goals and objectives, enhance market share, improve customer satisfaction, and optimize productivity performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Commercial Director to lead the category team in developing and executing effective category strategies.
• Drive category performance by achieving sales, gross profit, and income targets through monitoring market trends, developing strategies to grow market share, and planning competitive responses.
• Establish and maintain robust inventory management processes to optimize product mix, address customer needs, and achieve shrinkage reduction goals.
• Design and execute promotional plans that generate excitement and drive incremental sales in stores.
• Develop and implement placement and planogram strategies to enhance category turnover and positively impact customer shopping behavior.
• Formulate and execute competitive pricing strategies that provide value to customers while maintaining profitability.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with suppliers to maximize income, terms, and discounts, improving category sales and profitability.
• Lead special projects to address specific needs and objectives of the company.
• Guide and support Category Managers and Category Support Executives to ensure they meet their key objectives and deliver results.
• Identify and nurture high-potential talent to ensure effective succession planning and long-term organizational growth.

About You

• Experience in leading a team.
• Graduate with a diploma or university degree in business or marketing field.
• Possesses a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within the retail or FMCG sector.
• Experience in a customer-focused industry, possessing expertise in merchandising, marketing, and entrepreneurial skills.
• Well-versed in industry trends and market dynamics, with excellent presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and generate valuable insights.
• Energetic, creative, and highly adaptable with a collaborative mindset.
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, decisive, determined, and persistent individual.

Benefits

• Team Member Discount
• Subsidized Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement

Working Location: Tampines North