Assistant Manager-Category

Job Description

Title: Assistant Manager-Category

Company Name: Akij Resources

Vacancy: 01

Age: at least 25 years

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 8 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Manufacturing (FMCG), Retail Store, Pharmaceutical/Medicine Companies, Food (Packaged)/Beverage, Group of Companies, Packaging Industry, Super store, Healthcare/Lifestyle product, Healthcare Startup

Published: 8 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 25 years
∎ Minimum 05 years of experience in retail pharmacy Sales or Category Management or a similar role.
∎ Minimum 05 years of experience in retail pharmacy Sales or Category Management or a similar role.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms, prices, and delivery schedules.
∎ Define and implement the overall strategy for the assigned product category to drive growth, sales, and market share.
∎ Conduct market research and competitive analysis to understand trends, customer preferences, and competitor activity.
∎ Use this information to optimize the product assortment and pricing strategy.
∎ Choose the right mix of products, work closely with suppliers or manufacturers, and manage the product life cycle from selection to discontinuation.
∎ Set pricing strategies and develop promotional campaigns to ensure the category is competitive and appealing to customers.
∎ Work closely with sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution of strategies and meet business goals.
∎ Analyze the financial performance of the category, review sales reports, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement changes as necessary.
∎ Forecast product demand using historical data and market trends, coordinate with internal stakeholders on inventory needs.
∎ Monitor supplier chain performance, generate reports, and stay updated on industry trends to improve efficiency.
∎ Develop and execute strategies that align with the company's overall goals and objectives to drive cost-efficiency and process improvement initiatives
∎ Ensure the demand planning based on category wise Fast moving product, customer demanded product, short supply products, seasonal products & space management.
∎ Product Assortment based on space management & Merchandising as per each outlet.
∎ Review and update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
∎ Develop a joint business plan (JBP) with vendors for the improvement of Sales and Profit.
∎ Ensure stores adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and licensing requirements.
∎ Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms, prices, and delivery schedules.
∎ Define and implement the overall strategy for the assigned product category to drive growth, sales, and market share.
∎ Conduct market research and competitive analysis to understand trends, customer preferences, and competitor activity.
∎ Use this information to optimize the product assortment and pricing strategy.
∎ Choose the right mix of products, work closely with suppliers or manufacturers, and manage the product life cycle from selection to discontinuation.
∎ Set pricing strategies and develop promotional campaigns to ensure the category is competitive and appealing to customers.
∎ Work closely with sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution of strategies and meet business goals.
∎ Analyze the financial performance of the category, review sales reports, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement changes as necessary.
∎ Forecast product demand using historical data and market trends, coordinate with internal stakeholders on inventory needs.
∎ Monitor supplier chain performance, generate reports, and stay updated on industry trends to improve efficiency.
∎ Develop and execute strategies that align with the company's overall goals and objectives to drive cost-efficiency and process improvement initiatives
∎ Ensure the demand planning based on category wise Fast moving product, customer demanded product, short supply products, seasonal products & space management.
∎ Product Assortment based on space management & Merchandising as per each outlet.
∎ Review and update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
∎ Develop a joint business plan (JBP) with vendors for the improvement of Sales and Profit.
∎ Ensure stores adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and licensing requirements.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Weekly 2 holidays, Provident fund, Gratuity
∎ Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Company Information:
∎ Akij Resources
∎ 198 Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak, Dhaka 1208
∎ Akij Resources Limited also known as ARL was founded in April 2020 with a mission to ensure best quality products and services to the customers through continuous improvement that benefits society and environment.

Address::
∎ 198 Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak, Dhaka 1208
∎ Akij Resources Limited also known as ARL was founded in April 2020 with a mission to ensure best quality products and services to the customers through continuous improvement that benefits society and environment.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 15 Jan 2025

Category: Others

Interested By University

University Percentage (%)
National University 13.25%
University of Dhaka 4.22%
Jagannath University 4.22%
North South University 3.61%
East West University 3.61%
BRAC University 3.01%
Southeast University 3.01%
Independent University, Bangladesh 3.01%
American International University Bangladesh (AIUB) 3.01%
University of Development Alternative 3.01%

Interested By Age Range

Age Range Percentage (%)
20-30 22.89%
31-35 40.96%
36-40 20.48%
40+ 13.86%

Interested By Salary Range

Salary Range Percentage (%)
0-20K 4.22%
20K-30K 12.05%
30K-40K 9.04%
40K-50K 17.47%
50K+ 57.23%

Interested By Experience Range

Experience Range Percentage (%)
0 years (Freshers) 16.87%
0.1 - 1 years 1.81%
1.1 - 3 years 7.83%
3.1 - 5 years 7.83%
5+ years 65.66%

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