Category Management Analyst

About The Role

Category Management analysts provide insights and recommendations to optimize new product introductions, distribution, shelving, price, and promotional mix by analyzing marketing and customer data. Analyzes and assesses category brand performance to develop enhanced marketing and sales plan and promotion. You must be proficient in analyzing data, able to read and understand detailed planogram documentation and apply company standards.

What will you be doing

• Create planograms for product display
• Ensure timely in-store setup that is visually appropriate
• Identify planogram set issues and communicates effectively to Buying Division and Operational Team
• Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
• Develop strategies for product categories
• Developing strategies and monitoring inventory levels for unsuccessful products
• Product range management
• Collaborate with buyers/merchandisers to expand product categories
• Make a forecast for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory

What do we look for

• Detail orientation, have the ability to read and understand detailed planogram documentation and implement company standards
• Ability to effectively team and interact with employees of all levels
• Ability to effectively multi-task
• Strong communication, problem-solving, time management, and organization skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Willing to visit stores and travelling
• Understanding consumer needs and the retail environment
• Have a commercial mindset
• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principles
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent communication and people skills

About Kawan Lama Group

Established in 1955, Kawan Lama Group is a multi-sector group of companies who are constantly innovating for improving the quality of lives. Manages 28 brand portfolios operating in six different sectors: Commercial & Industrial, Consumer Retail, Food & Beverages, Property & Hospitality, Manufacturing & Engineering, and Commercial Technology. Aiming to be more than family business - but beyond that, we are business for families, we carry the mission to bring values for betterment of lives through business development and continuous growth.