Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Are you a strategic leader passionate about the food industry? Cargill is looking for a dynamic Category Manager to spearhead our Chocolate Confectionery & Bakery division in Indonesia. In this pivotal role, you will be the architect of our category strategy, driving growth through deep market insights, innovative product development, and strong customer partnerships.
You will collaborate across cross-functional teams to translate complex market data into actionable long-term strategies. By balancing customer development with robust product lifecycle management, you will play a crucial role in strengthening Cargill's position as a market leader in the confectionery and bakery ingredient sectors. If you have a proven track record in category management and a vision for the future of food, we want to hear from you.
Tanggung Jawab
- Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for Chocolate Confectionery and Bakery segments.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences to identify growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with the R&D and product development teams to innovate and expand the product portfolio.
- Manage customer relationships by providing strategic value propositions and category insights.
- Oversee P&L performance for the category, ensuring profitability and market share growth.
- Drive short-term tactical initiatives alongside long-term strategic planning to meet business objectives.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to streamline the supply chain and product delivery processes.
Kualifikasi
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Technology, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Category Management, Product Management, or Commercial roles within the FMCG or Food Ingredients industry.
- Deep understanding of the chocolate, confectionery, or bakery supply chains in Indonesia.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and turn it into strategic business plans.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders.
- Fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a global, matrix-structured organizational environment.