Category Manager (Commodities) Job at Omnibiz Africa

At Omnibiz, we’re fully dedicated to supporting local businesses and helping them navigate the modern market. Over 52,000 businesses across the FMCG industry have trusted us to provide them with the services and necessary tools to overcome contemporary challenges in the market place. Why? The answer is simple - they believe the same thing that we at Omnibiz believe: for the global economy to thrive, local businesses must be given the grounds to grow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Category Manager (Commodities)
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Head of Procurement
Categories: Oil, Rice, Swallow, Flour

Purpose of the Role

• We are expanding our market presence and enhancing category competence. We need experienced Growth Managers to develop and execute growth strategies in Commodities categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the OmniRetail strategy for your category.
• Identify fast-moving SKUs and analyze margin structures through wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers.
• Ensure the execution of joint business plans with manufacturers.
• Be accountable for GMV and margin numbers in your category.
• Establish infrastructure for growth, including retailer base, wholesaler base, distributor network, and OmniHubs.
• Build numeric distribution and prime retailers.
• Establish and support OmniBiz Market Consultants to enhance SKU supply.
• Track SKU prices across geographies and negotiate with manufacturers for rebates and price corrections.
• Implement category-specific joint business plan targets.

Required Experience

• Developed business execution plans with detailed initiatives and timelines.
• Used tools like PowerBi for performance tracking and generating insights.
• Hired and trained sales teams to achieve revenue targets.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong data analysis abilities.
• Strategic thinking mindset.