Category Buyer (FMCG)

Responsibilities:

• Category Leadership & P&L Management: Own the category's performance from top to bottom line, with accountability for growth and profitability that drives value for edamama and our customers.
• Strategic Partnerships & Relationship Building: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key brands and partners, securing marketing collaborations and brand solutions that propel joint business goals and create winning partnerships.
• Omnichannel Sales Planning (O2O): Lead dynamic sales strategies across in-app, in-store, and event (expo) channels, ensuring cohesive and high-impact customer journeys.
• Market Insight & Competitive Advantage: Develop a forward-thinking approach to assortment, pricing, and merchandising by spotting trends, tracking competitors, and staying attuned to market shifts. Champion unique category differentiators that set us apart.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee stock levels, financial reconciliation, and ensure operational efficiency across channels, while upholding compliance and best practices.

Qualifications:

• 4-8 years of relevant experience in retail, or e-commerce, preferably with a focus on omnichannel sales strategies.
• Proficient in category management and merchandising principles, with the ability to optimize assortments and drive customer engagement.
• Skilled in building and managing key client relationships, including account management for high-impact partnerships.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to present ideas and insights clearly and persuasively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical abilities with a high level of comfort working with data (Excel, Google Sheets) to drive decision-making.
• Agile and responsive to changing market trends and customer needs, with a proactive approach to competitive analysis and industry shifts.
• Must be willing to work in our Makati office.