Head of Category Management

**Ready for a new challenge?**

As a leading and fast-growing B2B company in the field of employee benefits in Switzerland, Swibeco centralises on a digital platform all the perks, gifts, and tax-free benefits a company can offer to its employees. This includes permanent discounts, an innovative reward system and a lunch card with the biggest food related network.

Today Swibeco has more than 8’000 corporate clients in Switzerland, including major brands such as AXA, Swissquote, FedEx/TNT, Alcon, Decathlon, Capgemini, Holcim, Sprüngli, Bobst, etc.

Our team is made up of more than +65 talented people between our offices in Switzerland (Lausanne and Zurich).

We are currently looking for a **Head of Category Management & Supply Chain **to strengthen our team in Lausanne or Zurich.

**About the role**:
Reporting directly to the Head of eCommerce, the **Head of Category Management & Supply Chain **will play a crucial role in driving the success of the company’s eCommerce business. By leading the category management team and developing action-oriented plans, this person will directly influence sales growth and profitability. It's a position that blends vision with execution, requiring a strong background in sales, marketing, category management and supply chain to navigate both the big picture and the day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities of this position, based in Lausanne or Zurich, are:
**Leadership**:

- Develop and implement comprehensive category management measures to achieve sales targets and business objectives.
- Develop and implement supply chain initiatives aligned with company goals to optimize procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, negotiate favourable terms, and manage supplier performance to ensure quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with overall business goals.
- Analyse market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.

**Team Management**:

- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing category management team.
- Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

**Sales & Profitability**:

- Drive sales growth and profitability within assigned product categories in various eCommerce channels.
- Monitor category performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Develop pricing strategies and promotional plans to maximize revenue and market share.

**Product & Assortment Management**:

- Oversee product assortment planning and lifecycle management.
- Work closely with partners and establish sustainable relationships.

**Reporting & Analysis**:

- Prepare regular reports on category performance, sales forecasts, and market analysis.
- Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior management.

**Requirements**:
**Who we are looking for**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in eCommerce category management, sales, marketing and/or supply chain management.
- Proven track record of leading successful category management initiatives and driving sales growth.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent strategic thinking and analytical abilities.
- Pragmatic hands-on-mentality.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in using eCommerce category management software and tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Fluency in English and German required. French and Swiss German as a plus.

**Benefits**:
**What we offer**:

- Join a dynamic company where you can make a difference.
- A professional experience in a growing and stimulating environment.
- A flexible work culture where results are more important than hours.
- A true team spirit, we believe that together we are stronger and that we win as one team.
- Great working environment in Lausanne or Zurich, just a few steps from the lake and public transport.
- Meal allowance on your Swibeco Lunch Card.
- Mobility allowance or a parking place (upon availability in Lausanne) near the office.
- Gifts for birthdays/jubilees/Christmas.
- Permanent discounts for your daily savings on over 150 leading brands.
- Start date: January 2025.

**Job Information**:
Date Opened
- 10/09/2024

Job Type
- Full time

Industry
- Technology

Work Experience
- 5+ years

City
- Lausanne/Zurich

State/Province
- Zürich (de)

Country
- Switzerland

Zip/Postal Code
- 1007 / 8002