Category Manager Sweets & Confectionary

METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad.
METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees.

Supplier Relationship Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate pricing and contracts and address escalated supplier issues.  

New Supplier Acquisition:Identify and onboard new suppliers to expand product offerings and improve sourcing options.

Customer Acquisition:Develop and implement strategies to attract new customers to the category. This might involve targeted marketing campaigns, promotions, or partnerships.

Sales Analysis and Performance Tracking:Analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on progress.  

Market Research:Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences; use this information to inform category strategy.  

Product Development:Identify opportunities to introduce new products or improve existing ones; work with suppliers to develop exclusive offerings.  

Pricing Strategy:Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximize profitability and competitiveness.  

University degree (Master or Bachelor) in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or any Management Degree from a recognized University with at least 5 years of experience in the relevant industry

Functional Skills:

• Proximity to Business & People
• Stakeholder Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Negotiation
• Result Orientation
• Team Leadership
• Growth Mindset
• Problem Analysis

Competencies:

• Excellent levels of subject knowledge & the ability to share & transfer the same to others in a simple, easy to understand manner.
• Analytical & Strategic Competence
• Social skills & Ability to bring about change