Assistant Category Manager - Dairy, Delicatessen and Deep Frozen (m/f)

MAKRO is the Portuguese subsidiary of the METRO Group, a leader in the large-scale distribution market. We are present in 25 countries and our purpose is to live the passion for Portuguese gastronomy, bringing its diversity to the world.

We are a global company that operates locally. Our products and services set the standards for the future: customer focus, technological innovation and sustainable business models. We are the HoReCa channel's partner of excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion are essential values at METRO and are integral to our success. By promoting a culture of respect, fairness and equal opportunities, we create a work environment where all our employees can feel valued and respected.

That's why at makro you have "m formas de acrescentar valor". It is with this motto that we celebrate who we are, how we work and the power of our "m", which represents the best there is in our team and the positive impact that, every day, we create together.

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We are looking for an Assistant Category Manager for the Dairy, Delicatessen and Deep Frozen Category to join the Offer Management Department and report directly to the Dairy Delicatessen and Deep Frozen Category Manager. This professional will be responsible for providing administrative support and assisting the Category Manager, ensuring the development of the commercial process through establishing contacts with suppliers, maintaining the IT system, managing procurement and monitoring service levels, conducting performance analyses, and supporting the preparation of promotional actions.

Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze performance indicators, namely sales, prices, margins, and discounts, in order to provide tools that support negotiation and the day-to-day management of purchasing and sales activities;

• Update systems to ensure the reliability and accuracy of information supporting business operations and management (codes, prices, discounts, promotions, and selling prices);

• Place product orders with international or local suppliers, as well as support Stores in resolving any issues related to orders by liaising with suppliers to request clarifications, returns, or technical assistance, ensuring product availability and minimizing stock-out situations;

• Support the Category Manager in the preparation of the +Makro campaign by requesting special conditions from suppliers for the selected items, checking product availability in store or in stock, monitoring delivery deadlines, and reviewing the mock-ups sent by Marketing, contributing to the timely completion of the promotional leaflet production stages;

• Analyze any discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and delivery notes identified by the Invoice Control teams, requesting clarifications from suppliers and issuing credit or debit requests to ensure proper reconciliation;

• Ensure the optimization of contact and communication between the Category Manager, the Stores, and suppliers, effectively routing information, orders and their follow-up, as well as market-related data.

• ​​​​​Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Management, or a similar field;
• Proficiency in English (minimum B1 level);

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office;

• Strong goal- and results-oriented mindset;

• Good analytical skills, strong organizational abilities, and attention to detail;

• Good communication skills with different stakeholders;

• Strong orientation towards supplier negotiation.

🌍Integration into a solid business group with an international dimension and a dynamic and proactive work environment;

🎯Life insurance and health insurance;

🚀Initial and continuous training plan with constant learning opportunities;

🙌 Employee discounts at makro stores, as well as other discounts in our partner network;

💸Annual Bonus.