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Office Furniture & Stationary Category Executive

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Location
Türkiye
METRO/MAKRO

Job Description

Company Description

METRO is a global food company which inspires the gastronomy sector in more than 30 countries with 678 stores serving more than 17 million customers all around the world!

With its 34 years presence in our country, METRO Türkiye is operating in 20 cities, with 36 stores and 4.500 employees.

We are a purpose driven company; we value Turkish cuisine, develop our community by supporting our chefs, leading the market with several sustainability projects, diverse and inclusive structure, digitalization projects, agile innovative approaches and inspire the sector.

METRO Türkiye is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of e.g. race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity.

Job Description

  • Through a customer oriented approach, leading day-to-day business relationship with the key suppliers through supporting activities including contracting, ordering, communication of demand, volume, delivery time changes, issue resolution, follow up back orders.
  • Conducting market research on regular basis to analyze latest supplier, product and competitor trends.
  • Deciding product assortment in line with trends and customer expectations.
  • Preparing monthly reports about category operations to review sales performance analysis and take necessary actions.
  • Providing content for Metro’s marketing campaign tools to reach out over 1 million households.
  • Providing communication and coordination between the category and the stores.
  • Working collaboratively with Sales Department, Finance, Marketing, Logistics in order to reach category targets.

Qualifications

  • Preferably 2 years of experience in related areas (category/product management/purchasing in FMCG sector experience is a plus)
  • Strong attention to detail in a high-volume environment that requires extensive multi-tasking and multiple deadlines
  • Ability to manage cross-functional relationships and collaborate in a creative, team-oriented environment
  • Candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, work well under pressure and prioritize multiple projects
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Having passion for a fruitful journey
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills for a sustainable and powerful relationship with customers
  • Being food lover and interested in Gastronomy

Additional Information

Head Office Working Model is Hybrid in Metro. We're working remotely on Mondays and Fridays. You can work from anywhere on these days!

Advice from our career coach

In my perspective, as someone with extensive experience in various industries, a successful applicant for this position at METRO should know the following:

  • Understand the global food industry and the importance of customer orientation.
  • Be familiar with market research techniques and trends analysis.
  • Have experience in category/product management or purchasing, particularly in the FMCG sector.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships and collaborate effectively.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and ability to work under pressure.
  • Show passion for the food industry and gastronomy, as well as a commitment to sustainability.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office programs and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Be fluent in written and spoken English, as well as Turkish.
  • Be adaptable to a hybrid working model, with the ability to work remotely on certain days.

To stand out as an applicant, candidates should:

  • Showcase their experience in relevant areas such as category management, purchasing, or FMCG.
  • Highlight their ability to manage relationships and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Emphasize their passion for gastronomy and food, as well as their commitment to sustainability.
  • Demonstrate their strong analytical skills and attention to detail through concrete examples.
  • Show their proficiency in communication and problem-solving skills through their resume and cover letter.
  • Be prepared to discuss their experience in market research and trend analysis during interviews.

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Sep 10, 2024

Full-time

  1. TR Türkiye

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