Category Manager - Food - JN-122020-1731152

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Updated on 02/09/2021

A dynamic mix of responsibilities (procurement and logistics)
Company that is continuously looking for improvement and innovation

About Our Client

Our client is a food manufacturing company that continuously looks for improvement and innovation. They have a plant in Belgium and Italy and they have an ambituous growth strategy.

Job Description

The Category Manager will have A-Z responsibility in a product portfolio with a yearly spend of 45 to 50 million euros.

You will translate the forecasting into product needs and make sure all raw materials are sourced.
You watch over the best possible logistic flows and lead times.
You work in close collaboration with the Logistics Manager, the COO and the Procurement Manager.
You are aware of the current market conditions and trends.
You look for opportunities, projects and actions in order to grow.

The Successful Applicant

Master Degree in an economic or supply chain - related domain.
At least 3-5 years of relevant experience (procurement/logistics/supply chain).
You like to take the lead in negotiations and you quickly understand logistic flows.
You have a dynamic personality and you have an entrepreneurial mindset.
You are constantly looking for opportunities that improve efficiency and productivity.
Your level of English is fluent, Dutch and/or Italian would be an asset.
Your Excel and ERP knowledge is good, an SAP background would bring you benefits.