Wasoko
Category Associate
Nairobi
• Kenya
Closed for applications

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Category Associate Manager - FMCG
Nairobi
• Kenya
Closed for applications
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Industry (Business, strategic management, Mid-level)
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Seniority (Business, strategic management, Retail, wholesale, FMCG)
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Wasoko
Retail + 2 more
Description
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in category management, procurement, merchandising, or supply chain operations
- Strong communication, analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Basic negotiation and commercial awareness skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
Responsibilities
- Analyze market data and insights to identify industry trends, consumer needs, and opportunities for growth.
- Support category and brand planning through sales analysis, demand forecasting, and performance monitoring.
- Develop, draft, and negotiate joint business plans with suppliers in alignment with company strategy.
- Devise long-term development strategies for brands, suppliers, and product portfolios.
- Develop pricing strategies per product and warehouse based on market trends and coordinate pricing, promotions, and product launches.
- Build and maintain trustful relationships with suppliers.
- Track supplier performance, delivery timelines, and compliance with agreements to ensure timely execution and optimize lead times.
- Coordinate with internal teams for smooth execution of product strategies.
- Ensure proper tracking, recording, and collection of supplier rebates, price drop credit notes, and other financial entitlements.
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