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Position Overview The Control Tower Specialist will support multi-site warehouse operations by analyzing operational data, monitoring performance, managing irregularities, and driving process improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for turning operational data into actionable insights, supporting KPI reporting, and helping standardize warehouse processes across locations. This position is ideal for someone who combines warehouse operations understanding, strong analytical skills, and a hands-on, improvement-oriented mindset. Key Responsibilities 1. Data Analytics, Reporting & Operational Performance Management • Analyze operational data to identify performance trends, risks, and improvement opportunities., • Develop and maintain operational reports, dashboards, KPI trackers, and management presentations., • Support reporting automation and improve reporting efficiency by reducing manual work., • Monitor operational irregularities, issue status, and corrective action progress across warehouse locations., • Translate operational data into clear, actionable recommendations for management and warehouse teams. 1. Productivity & Workforce Analytics • Monitor and analyze CPH (Cubic ft Per Hour), labor utilization, productivity, and operational volume across warehouse locations., • Support workforce, capacity, and resource planning by analyzing workload, staffing levels, productivity trends, and operational requirements., • Identify productivity gaps and provide data-driven recommendations to improve labor efficiency., • Develop recurring productivity and workforce reports for operational and management review., • Support capacity and resource planning based on business volume and operational requirements. 1. Warehouse Quality, Standardization & SOP Management • Monitor warehouse quality KPIs and operational compliance across multiple distribution centers., • Conduct and support warehouse audits, operational reviews, and performance assessments., • Develop, maintain, and improve warehouse SOPs, SWIs, and operational guidelines., • Support implementation of standardized processes and promote best practices across warehouse locations., • Track improvement actions and measure results to ensure sustainable operational improvements. 1. Cross-Functional Operational Support • Partner with warehouse operations, HQ, internal stakeholders, and business partners to resolve operational issues., • Support cross-functional projects related to warehouse performance, quality improvement, productivity, and process optimization., • Assist management with ad-hoc operational analysis and business decision support., • Support implementation and follow-up of operational improvement initiatives across multiple sites. Qualifications Required • Bachelor’s degree or above., • 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, 3PL, SCM, operations planning, operations management, or data analysis and reporting., • Strong communication and collaboration skills with both field teams and internal stakeholders., • Ability to analyze problems structurally and translate findings into improvement actions. Preferred • A degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred., • Experience in 3PL or warehouse process improvement / innovation initiatives is preferred., • Experience in warehouse KPI management, productivity analysis, quality management, or SOP standardization is preferred. Who We Are Looking For • A hands-on problem solver with a strong execution mindset., • Someone who enjoys driving practical improvements in the field., • Someone who is willing to travel to regional sites as needed., • Someone who works closely with warehouse teams and internal stakeholders., • Someone who helps standardize processes and improve operational consistency across sites. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Workplace LX Pantos America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we strive to create an environment where all employees feel respected and empowered. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Summary * MUST HAVE MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE* • The Senior Project Manager drives the CDMO’s most critical, high‑impact initiatives, including medical‑device manufacturing site consolidations, M&A operational integrations, and the deployment of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)., • This role serves as the connective tissue between executive strategy, operational execution, and disciplined quality compliance within an ISO 9001 environment. The ideal candidate excels at navigating organizational change while also leading hands‑on technology and process integrations on the production floor—ensuring that strategic intent is translated into sustainable, compliant, and scalable operational outcomes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead end‑to‑end execution of strategic, cross‑functional initiatives, including medical device manufacturing site consolidations, M&A operational integrations, and MES deployments., • Drive structured project governance, including charters, timelines, risk registers, resource plans, and executive reporting., • Monitor project financials, including budget creation, cost tracking, and ROI validation., • Manage complex stakeholder landscapes, bridging corporate leadership, engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and external partners., • Identify and mitigate operational, technical, and regulatory risks, escalating issues proactively, and driving corrective actions., • Support due diligence and post‑acquisition integration planning, including capability assessments, process harmonization, and system alignment., • Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget., • Oversee technology integrations on the shop floor, including MES, equipment connectivity, data integrity, and workflow digitization., • Identify and mitigate operational, technical, and regulatory risks, escalating issues proactively, and driving corrective actions., • Support due diligence and post‑acquisition integration planning, including capability assessments, process harmonization, and system alignment., • Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICIATIONS, and TRAININGS • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, or related field; master’s degree or MBA preferred., • 8–12+ years of project management experience in medical device, CDMO, or regulated manufacturing environments., • Demonstrated success leading large, complex, multi‑site initiatives, including technology deployments and organizational transformations., • Strong understanding of ISO 9001, medical device manufacturing practices, and quality system expectations., • Hands‑on experience with MES or other manufacturing digital systems, including implementation, validation, or integration., • Proven ability to work across both strategic and tactical levels, from executive communication to shop‑floor problem solving., • Formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is strongly preferred., • Experience relocating production lines and equipment in a controlled environment preferred., • Experience with M&A integration, due diligence, or operational consolidation projects., • Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills, including executive‑level reporting., • Strong analytical and risk‑management capabilities, with demonstrated use of structured methodologies., • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools; certification is a plus., • Ability to thrive in a small-company environment, balancing structure with agility and resource constraints. COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS • Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)., • ERP/MRP, QMS, and document control systems., • Project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project), • Ability to operate media equipment such as tablets, smartphones, and other electronic equipment., • Ability to work with general office equipment., • Ability to work with and understand databases a must and the ability to learn technical skills. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the variety of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of this position

About Us HEINEKEN USA Inc., the nation's leading high-end beer importer, is a subsidiary of HEINEKEN International N.V., the world's most international brewer. Key brands imported into the U.S. are Heineken® – the world's most international beer brand, Heineken® 0.0 – an alcohol-free beer innovation, Heineken® Silver – a new lower-carb, lower-cal beer, the Dos Equis Franchise, and the Tecate Franchise. HEINEKEN USA also imports Amstel Light, Red Stripe, Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, Bohemia and more. For news and updates, follow us on Twitter @HeinekenUSACorp, or visit HEINEKENUSA.com Who We Are At HEINEKEN USA, we’re a team with a passion to bring our iconic brands to the next level. The work is challenging, we learn from our experiences (even our mistakes), and we love what we do. You’ll be empowered to think differently, try new things, and GO PLACES. About the Role: The Manager, Transportation is responsible for driving HUSA Operations measures of success across domestic transportation, return logistics, and managed transportation execution. This role owns the day-to-day operating rhythm required to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable transportation performance across HUSA’s distributor network and logistics service provider ecosystem. The Manager, Transportation partners closely with Warehousing, Customer Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Finance, D&T, and external Logistics Service Partners to manage service execution, routing guide performance, carrier compliance, tendering controls, appointment adherence, exception management, cost visibility, and continuous improvement. The role supports transformation of the transportation function by strengthening governance routines, data quality, SOP discipline, vendor scorecards, and improvement pipelines while helping deliver business-critical peak season readiness, customer service reliability, budget control, and longer-term network optimization priorities. Key Responsibilities: Transportation Operations Management: • Responsible for daily transportation execution across domestic outbound, transfer, and return logistics flows, ensuring performance to safety, service, cost, quality, and sustainability objectives., • Lead vendor-facing daily and weekly control system routines to review service exceptions, tender performance, appointment adherence, POD compliance, late reason coding, capacity risks, and corrective action plans., • Partner cross-functionally with Customer Supply Chain, Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, Finance, D&T, Inventory, and Logistics Transformation to resolve transportation risks and protect distributor service., • Anticipate and manage capacity constraints, demand point bottlenecks, routing guide failures, tender rejections, spot market needs, and peak season execution risks through structured problem solving and escalation., • Maintain strong operational controls through SOPs, process maps, training materials, issue logs, open action trackers, and standardized reporting routines.• Monitor transportation market trends, carrier performance, cost drivers, fuel assumptions, and regulatory developments to support informed decisions and timely leadership communication.• Support execution of transportation technology, data, and reporting improvements, including TMS connectivity, EDI compliance, carrier data quality, invoice accuracy, and performance dashboard adoption. Distributor & Customer Support:• Support premium, segmented service for top distributors by identifying transportation service gaps, root causes, and corrective actions. • Serve as an escalation point for logistics coordination issues impacting distributor delivery reliability, requested delivery dates, appointment scheduling, and shipment visibility., • Partner with Customer Supply Chain and Sales to support business reviews, service recovery actions, customer value initiatives, and continuous improvement opportunities that improve customer experience and cost-to-serve. Vendor Management & Governance: • Manage transportation partner performance across managed transportation providers, asset carriers, brokerage partners, fuel management providers, and supporting logistics vendors., • Track conformance to contract requirements, SLA standards, carrier acceptance, appointment compliance, POD submission, EDI messaging, invoice accuracy, safety expectations, and corrective action closure., • Coordinate weekly reviews, monthly business reviews, QBR inputs, joint improvement plans, and scorecard routines that hold partners accountable for service, cost, safety, quality, and sustainability performance., • Support procurement and legal stakeholders during RFP, tender, carrier onboarding, contract redline, accessorial, fuel, payment term, and commercial review activities. Project Management & Continuous Improvement: • Lead transportation projects and serve as the subject-matter expert for cross-functional initiatives involving network changes, routing guide optimization, logistics service provider maturity, cost reduction, service reliability, and sustainability improvement.• Support operational execution of supply chain network changes, new carrier implementations, demand point transitions, and managed transportation process enhancements on time and in full.• Define project problem statements, business cases, scope, owners, success criteria, timelines, risks, dependencies, and benefit tracking., • Apply continuous improvement methodologies such as RCFA, 5-Why, Ishikawa, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and value stream mapping to improve transportation outcomes., • Contribute to logistics transformation initiatives by improving governance routines, data quality, KPI visibility, system adoption, and repeatable operating standards across the transportation network. Basic Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or other relevant field, • 5+ years of Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, or Operations experience, preferably within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Beverage, or Alcohol Beverage Industry, • Experience managing carrier, 3PL, 4PL, managed transportation, or logistics service provider performance through KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, and corrective action routines, • Strong analytical capability with experience using data to diagnose service, cost, capacity, invoice, tendering, or routing guide performance issues, • Experience leading cross-functional issue resolution, project workstreams, and operational routines with internal and external stakeholders, • Knowledge of SAP, Excel, Power BI or other business intelligence platforms, TMS tools, and relevant Supply Chain / Logistics systems Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of end-to-end Logistics Operations, including Ocean, Road Transportation, Rail, Customs, Warehousing, Returns, and distributor delivery operations, preferred, • TMS, managed transportation, routing guide, carrier procurement, or transportation procurement experience is a plus, • Experience with Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, RCFA, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred, • Familiarity with transportation sustainability, fuel management, emissions tracking, safety compliance, or logistics carbon reduction initiatives is a plus Compensation & Benefits: • Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 + Annual Bonus, • Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision + Matching 401k Plan, • Vacation - 20 Days Paid Vacation & Unlimited Wellness Days, • $200 Monthly Beverage Allowance HEINEKEN Behaviors • Connect, • Shape, • Develop, • Deliver Heineken USA is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the diversity of our people makes us as strong and unique as our brands. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, are or any other basis protected by law. This position is not available for visa sponsorship. This position does not provide relocation assistance.

About the Role: The Senior Manager Supply Chain Optimization leads the supply chain optimization capability across HUSA Operations, translating business and Operations priorities into a roadmap of cost savings, network and process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives / projects. The role is accountable for identifying and prioritizing opportunities, developing fact-based recommendations, leading complex cross-functional projects, and delivering measurable improvements in cost, service, inventory, productivity, resilience and sustainability. The role combines strong problem-solving capability, Supply Chain and analytical expertise with project leadership and stakeholder influence, while developing and establishing scalable optimization methodologies and ways of working. The role enables partnering across Planning, Warehousing, Logistics, Customer Service, Finance, Procurement and other internal and external functions to build alignment, implement transformation initiatives and embed scalable methodologies. The role also supports team and organizational capability by coaching resources, developing reusable tools and standards, and strengthening continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: 1. Supply Chain Optimization capability • Own and continuously strengthen optimization methodologies, analytical tools, scenario-planning approaches and cost-to-serve capabilities, • Identify structural and performance opportunities across the end-to-end supply chain and convert them into a prioritized pipeline of initiatives / projects, • Use internal and external benchmarks to identify performance gaps, challenge current ways of working and recommend improvement priorities, • Prioritize initiatives / projects based on strategic fit, business value, feasibility, risk and resource requirements, • Establish initiatives / projects governance, milestones, ownership and benefit tracking, • Partner with Finance and functional Teams to validate business cases and quantify benefits 1. Network design and strategic analysis • Lead network and product-flow analysis across sources, ports, warehousing, transportation and customers to identify optimization and continuity opportunities, • Develop and challenge scenario models and business cases that evaluate cost, service, inventory, capacity, risk, resilience and sustainability trade-offs, • Provide clear recommendations to Operations Leadership and explain assumptions, alternatives, risks, resiliency, sustainability and trade-offs, • Support strategic sourcing, footprint and network decisions with robust quantitative analysis and implementations planning 1. Performance Management and Continuous Improvement • Use supply chain performance data and loss deployment to identify systemic causes of cost, service and productivity gaps, • Apply TPM continuous improvement methodology to develop sustainable solutions and embed improved ways of working 1. Stakeholder Leadership, decision influence and Team capability • Lead cross-functional problem solving across Planning, Logistics, Warehousing, Customer Service, Finance, Procurement and other relevant functions / Teams, • Influence Leadership Team and key stakeholders by translating complex analysis into clear business implications, recommendations and decisions required, • Build alignment around optimization recommendations where trade-offs exist across functions or stakeholders, • Communicate initiatives / projects’ progress, business value, risks and opportunities to Operations Leadership and key stakeholders, • Lead, coach, and develop optimization resources and subject-matter experts, establishing clear objectives and accountability for results, • Delegate meaningful ownership of workstreams and orchestrate resources capable of independently leading complex initiatives, • Build documentation, standards, governance, training materials, and knowledge-transfer practices that reduce dependency on individual experts, • Promote a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, accountability, business ownership, and fact-based decision making Basic Qualifications/Requirements: The role requires a driven and analytically minded professional with these necessary capabilities to ensure the successful delivery of the role requirements and deliver sustainable business value. • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Finance or a related discipline., • 5-8 years of progressive Operations / Supply Chain experience, including meaningful experience in optimization, network design, analytics, continuous improvement or transformation, • Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional projects and delivering measurable business outcomes, • Strong analytical and business-case capability, including scenario analysis, cost-to-serve, financial evaluation and benefit tracking, • Strong project and portfolio management skills with ability to prioritize competing opportunities and drive execution through stakeholders, • Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional leaders and translate complex analysis into clear recommendations, • Working knowledge of modern supply chain modeling, analytics and decision-support technologies Preferred Qualifications: • CPG / beverage industry experience and exposure to complex domestic or international supply chains, • Experience with network optimization platforms, Power BI, Palantir, SAP, AI/ML or comparable digital supply chain technologies, • APICS, IBF, Lean Six Sigma, TPM, project/program management or comparable certification, • Experience coaching or leading analysts, managers, project teams or subject-matter experts, • Experience supporting sourcing, footprint, logistics or major supply chain investment decisions Compensation & Benefits: • Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000 + Annual Bonus, • Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision + Matching 401k Plan, • Vacation - 20 Days Paid Vacation & Unlimited Wellness Days, • $200 Monthly Beverage Allowance Heineken USA is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the diversity of our people makes us as strong and unique as our brands. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, are or any other basis protected by law. This position is not available for visa sponsorship. This position does not provide relocation assistance..

The Opportunity: The Director of Wholesale Planning drives the sell-in planning strategy across Puig North America, bringing alignment across corporate financial targets, supply forecasts and retailer financial plans. The role is responsible for developing and implementing a centralized, streamlined planning process across the portfolio of brands, covering both saleable and non-saleable goods, with a single roll-up from retailer and brand to the total US business. This role reports into the Senior Director, Commercial Strategy & Planning. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial acumen, operational excellence and a passion for delivering strategic insights in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment. What You’ll Get to Do: • Develop and implement an integrated commercial planning process across the portfolio: one calendar, one standard and one set of definitions, consolidating stock and sales forecasts by brand, retailer and channel into a total-US view, and incorporating feedback from commercial sales teams and planners to highlight company-wide risks and opportunities, • Bring saleable and non-saleable planning together: plan non-saleable (testers, samples, GWPs, collateral and event materials) in relation to the saleable plan and the financial plan, allocated by brand and retailer and measured with KPIs rather than ad hoc, • Lead the yearly sell-in budgeting process, partnering cross-functionally to ensure plans are grounded in commercial reality, aligned to corporate targets and clearly communicated across the organization, • Lead weekly and monthly reviews of brand and retailer estimates, analyzing historical data, sell-in vs. sell-through trends and retail run rates to improve planning accuracy and maximize sales, • Track and provide visibility of real-time progress against monthly estimates across the portfolio; proactively identify projected shortfalls versus internal financial targets and work with sales teams on gap-closing initiatives, • Monitor retailer inventory health across the brands, including stock coverage, weeks of supply, receipts vs. plan and sell-through, sharing data-driven analysis with commercial teams to ensure demand is captured and to avoid excess stock, returns exposure or out-of-stocks, • Act as the planning liaison to Demand and Supply Planning: feed consolidated sell-in and retailer insights into the S&OP forecast; decide launch quantities, allocation and basics in liaison with Demand Planning and Sales so commercial plans, inventory allocation and expected sell-through stay aligned; set priorities when supply is constrained, • Define the planning KPIs (forecast accuracy, allocation vs. plan, stock coverage, non-saleable spend vs. budget) with the Data & Analytics team, working from governed dashboards rather than manual reports, • Manage, mentor and grow a team of planners across the organization, raising the standard from account-level analysis to portfolio decisions and fostering a culture of strategic thinking, creativity and collaboration We’d Love to Meet You If You Have: • Bachelor's degree; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred, • 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial planning, sales planning or demand planning within prestige beauty, fashion or a comparable consumer goods environment, • Demonstrated experience managing planning processes across a multi-brand portfolio with multiple retail accounts, including rolling plans up to a total business, • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills; able to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership; comfortable with estimates, gross-to-net and variance analysis alongside Finance, • Working knowledge of retailer inventory metrics (stock coverage, weeks of supply, sell-through) and of partnering with demand and supply planning, • Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, including leading through influence across teams not directly managed, • Experience partnering cross-functionally with supply chain, finance and commercial teams, • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders, • Proficiency in planning tools and systems; Power BI, SAP and retail analytics platforms a plus Compensation: As required by New York State’s salary transparency law, effective November 2022, the expected base salary for this position ranges from $150,000.00 - $170,000.00. Various factors are considered when extending offers, such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, PUIG offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, hybrid work environment, and career opportunities within a dynamic team. EEOC: Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment: At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world. About Puig: Puig creates unique and highly desirable beauty and fashion brands that empower people to reinforce their self-esteem and find their own expression in a family-owned company that aims to leave a better world for the next generation. Our brand portfolio is structured in three divisions: Beauty and Fashion, with the owned brands Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dries Van Noten, Penhaligon’s, Byredo, Dr. Barbara Sturm, and L’Artisan Parfumeur; the licenses of Christian Louboutin and Comme des Garçons perfumes; and Lifestyle fragrances, among them Adolfo Dominguez, Antonio Banderas, Shakira, and Benetton. The Charlotte Tilbury division, which includes the luxury makeup brand and the Derma division, with the Apivita, Uriage and Isdin brands. We sell products in 150 countries and operate 26 subsidiaries. At Puig we honor the values and principles put in place by three generations of family leadership. Today we continue to build on that legacy, through conscious commitments in our ESG agenda (environmental, social, and governance) aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The Category Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction and profitability of assigned product categories within the retail environment. This position is responsible for analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, and sales data to develop and implement effective category strategies that maximize sales and margin growth. The Category Manager collaborates closely with merchandising, supply chain, and sales teams to ensure optimal product assortment, pricing, and promotional activities that align with company objectives. By leveraging insights from sales forecasting and consumer product performance, the role ensures inventory levels meet demand while minimizing excess stock. Ultimately, the Category Manager contributes to the overall success of the company by enhancing the consumer shopping experience and achieving sustainable category growth across multiple retail channels in the United States. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field., • 3+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or retail management., • Proven experience in sales forecasting and inventory management within a retail environment., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline., • Experience working in consumer products or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors., • Familiarity with advanced category management software and data analytics tools., • Demonstrated success in managing multiple product categories simultaneously., • Knowledge of supply chain processes and vendor negotiation strategies. Responsibilities: • Develop and execute category strategies that align with company sales and profitability goals., • Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and optimize product assortment., • Collaborate with merchandising and supply chain teams to ensure timely product availability and efficient inventory management., • Lead sales forecasting efforts to accurately predict demand and adjust plans accordingly., • Work closely with marketing and sales teams to plan and implement promotional activities that drive category performance., • Monitor competitor activity and industry developments to maintain a competitive edge., • Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management on category performance and strategic initiatives., • Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support category objectives. The required skills such as category management, merchandising, and retail merchandising are essential for developing and executing strategies that optimize product offerings and enhance sales performance. Supply chain knowledge is critical for coordinating with logistics and inventory teams to ensure product availability aligns with demand forecasts. Being highly motivated enables the Category Manager to proactively identify opportunities and drive initiatives that improve category results. Sales forecasting skills are used daily to predict consumer demand accurately and adjust purchasing and promotional plans accordingly. Additionally, understanding consumer products and the retail environment allows the Category Manager to tailor strategies that resonate with target customers and respond effectively to market changes.