Category Manager

ppProducts are the core of our business. We aim to offer the best product range, to make sure we always deliver the best quality. And you're responsible to do this for your product category. With your team you take full responsibility for your category, with the goal to make customers happy and improve profitability. /p pAt Picnic we differentiate ourselves in data. We have state of the art data-warehouses and all our insights and initiatives start with data driven understanding. Key to your success as a Category Manager is your ability to work alongside analysts to draw key observations and translate the insights into commercial actions. /p h3Tricks of the trade /h3 ul libCategory understanding: /b Build and develop a deep understanding of your category through a combination of Picnic data, customer insights, and supplier input. /li libCommercial opportunities: /b Keep an eye open for commercial opportunities and track promising category innovations. /li libSupply chain optimization: /b Understand the end-to-end supply chain and identify opportunities to improve the range, product quality, and profitability. /li libPackaging and design: /b Evaluate packaging design and create beautiful and affordable Private Label products. /li libSupplier negotiations: /b Manage various stakeholders, including design agencies and the supply chain, and run negotiations with suppliers from start to signed contract. /li libSupplier relationships: /b Build strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while resolving operational challenges. /li libCategory improvements: /b Create and execute a pragmatic plan to drive category improvements. /li /ul h3Your superpowers /h3 ul liMaster's degree with exposure to analytical problem-solving /li li1-3 years of work experience, preferably as (junior) category manager and/or buyer in a commercial and analytical environment /li liCommercial drive, a nose for opportunities and not afraid to negotiate /li liPersistence and enthusiasm to drive projects to a successful end result /li liOutstanding communication and stakeholder management skills /li liDrive to deal with day-to-day operations, swift problem-solving skills /li liA genuine passion for food and/or consumer products /li liFluent in English (Dutch, German or French is a plus!) /li liNote: This is not a one‑time hire. We're hiring for this role throughout the year as part of our ongoing growth and expansion. /li /ul h3bPicnic perks /b /h3 ul libFresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks /b /li liOur offices are equipped with fully‑fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up. /li liWe have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent‑to‑own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate /li liYou'll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and more. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses. /li libAll the rest /b /li liAt Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well. /li /ul h3A bit about us /h3 pWhen you join Picnic, you're joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we're growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. And we're the only ones in the world doing it all by ourselves. From our bfully automated fulfillment centre to delivery algorithms and marketing campaigns /b: we do it all in-house. Our team consists of 85+ nationalities and we're always looking for new talent. bReady for the ride? /b /p h3Recruitment Process /h3 ol liCV screening /li liPhone screening /li liOnline assessment /li liInterviews /li liAssessment day /li liClosing interview /li liOffer /li /ol h3Commitment to equal opportunities /h3 pPicnic is an equal opportunity employer - this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law.br/At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. /p h3bOur Mentality /b /h3 pAt Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner's mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end-to-end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long‑term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr