Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 28/04/2026 E nsure alignment of category strategy acrossin-store and digital channels, optimising product visibility, conversion, andcustomer experience online Develop and executea forward-looking category strategy aligned to business objectives andmarket opportunities Identify gapsthrough local and global trend analysis, translating insights intoactionable innovation pipelines Define clearcategory positioning, ensuring strong differentiation in clean fitness andwellness Collaborate closelywith marketing, planning, supply chain, and store operations to ensureseamless execution of category strategy Monthly selection of targeted promotions to drivesales, highlight innovation anddrive customer acquisition Innovation and ProductIntegrity Build a robust pipeline of new productdevelopment aligned to global wellness and fitness trends Ensure all products comply with ingredientpolicies, regulatory standards, and sustainability goals Position innovation clearly within thecategory to maximise visibility and customer adoption Data and analysis Drive weekly and monthly trade reviews, analysingperformance across sales, margin, stock turn, and sell-through to identifyrisks and opportunities Use data analytics to drive informeddecision-making across all aspects of the category Own and manage the full category P&L includingsales, margin, markdown, and stock turn. Drive optimal price-volume mix and grossmargin return on investment (GMROI) Develop and maintain strong, sustainablesupplier partnerships Negotiate favourable trade terms, pricing,and promotional support Collaborate with suppliers on joint businessplans and innovation pipelines In-store Execution and Customer Experience Define and manage category range architecture(core, seasonal, innovation), ensuring optimal SKU productivity and lifecyclemanagement through structured range reviews Oversee planograms, space allocation, andin-store communication Ensure consistent and compelling execution ofcategory strategy across all stores Workclosely with store teams to enhance customer education and engagement Sustainability and Brand Alignment Embed sustainability principles into sourcing, packaging and supplierselection Ensure the category reflects the brands commitment to clean, ethical,and transparent products Requirements Tertiary Retail / Commercial(E.g. Bcom) and/or professional qualification advantageous. Candidates must be brand ambassadors. Proven track record of delivering sales growth, margin improvement,and stock optimisation Strong commercial acumen with experience managing category P&L Advanced analytical capability using excel and data-drivendecision-making skills Experience working with suppliers and negotiating trade terms Ability to operate in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment 3 + years in FMCG retailor other related working environments as a Category Manager/ Buyer or Juniorbuyer #J-18808-Ljbffr