Head of Category Management & Supply Chain

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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).

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.

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

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

• 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

• 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.