Interim Head of Category
| Job Type | Fixed Term |
| Location | Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire |
| Area | East Anglia, UK |
| Sector | Retail Head Office - Buying |
| Salary | GBP700.00 - GBP800.00 per day |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH30197_1710343716 |
- Description
About Us: ZD are really excited to be supporting a leading player in the distribution industry, committed to delivering excellence. As they continue to grow and evolve, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join their team as an Interim Head of Category on a 6-month contract basis - outside IR35
Role Overview: As the Interim Head of Category, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing a robust category management structure within the organisation. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a strategic mindset and proven category management experience, preferably from a distribution or retail background, to make a significant impact on our business.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive category management strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
- Analyse the market, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and improvement within each category.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development of category plans, including assortment, pricing, promotions, and placement.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and monitor category performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Foster strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, ensure product availability, and drive innovation.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the category management team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Utilise data-driven insights to make informed decisions and optimize category performance.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Head of Category Management or similar role within the distribution or retail industry.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing category management strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen understanding of market dynamics.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Results-oriented mindset with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution.
Contract Duration: 6 months - outside IR35
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