Category Strategy Associate

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Universal Robina Corporation is looking for a Category Strategy Associate.

The Category Strategy Associate is responsible for operationally supporting the Category Strategy Managers in translating category plans into channel plans. They are primarily responsible for coordinating with the channel execution team in ensuring that approved plans are turned over to Channel Execution.

What are the Responsibilities?

1. Strategy and Program Creation

Develops the category sales strategies (merchandising, distribution, promotions, pricing), plans and tactics of the assigned Brand/Projects based on the Annual Company Business Plan and Brand PlanRegularly reviews category performance, internal, external data and research and recommends appropriate intervention to address opportunities identified.

2. New Product Launch and Management

Lead in the collaborative development and assessment of the NPD Channel plan together with Brand, Channel Strategy and Field Sales.Review and confirm ISQs in partnership with the TSMLeads in the NPI evaluation at specified periods

3. Inventory Management

Ensures equitable distribution of critical SKUs prioritizing key channels.Reviews and approves recommended move out plans for aging stocks in warehouse

4. Category Champion

Maintains the collective view of the category across channelsActs as the knowledge center of the category especially during trade engagementsEngages in research, studies to constantly improve shopper understanding within the category

5. Financial Management

Performs cost analysis for category programs and initiatives

6. Channel Plans

Closely coordinates with the Channel Execution Team in ensuring that the category plans are seamlessly transitioned into the right channels

What are the Qualifications?

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Marketing or equivalent.Trained and has made the rounds of having grown career in both sales and marketing; accomplished and has proven results in the following such as key accounts and general tradeAt least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is one of the largest branded consumer food and beverage product companies in the Philippines. We’ve built three strong regional brands over the years— Jack 'n Jill for snack foods, C2 Cool and Clean for ready-to-drink tea, and Great Taste for coffee. These brands are becoming popular across the ASEAN region. We also have premium brands from SBA through their snackfoods segment such as Thins, Cheezels, CC’s, Kettle and Natural Chip, Co., and Griffin’s through their high quality sweet biscuits and wide range of healthy wrapped snacks called Nice and Natural.

URC's key to success has been attributed to building strong brands, robust product innovation pipeline, and world-class manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.

OUR PROMISE:

We offer multi-industry and International exposure. URC is the major player in various food, agricultural and industrial sectors with a powerful presence throughout the ASEAN Regions.

We advocate a culture of success. URC empowers its people to become holistic individuals and socially responsible leaders.

We are committed to promoting learning and development. URC provides exciting experiences for its people to maximize their potentials and hone their talents. We bring the best in our people and offer them a rewarding career.

OUR CORE PURPOSE:

Delight everyone with good food choices

OUR VALUES:

Put people first. We care, cultivate trust, and listen without judgementOwn it. We take initiative to unlock opportunities.Dare to do. We champion experimentation and incubate new ideas.Move forward fast. We see the big picture and learn along the way.

OUR AMBITION:

We are a sustainable global enterprise of world class talent, giving everyone access to high quality planet-friendly products while enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, consumers, and communities.

WHY JOIN US?

Permanent Hybrid Set-up (for Head Office vacancies)Allowances (i.e. Rice Subsidy, Christmas, Medicine, and Uniform)Group Life InsuranceHealth Insurance PlanAnnual Physical ExaminationAnnual Vacation and Sick Leaves, with Leave Conversion for Unused LeavesEmergency, Bereavement and Nuptial LeaveSalary IncreaseLearning & Growth (Trainings)Employee Engagement ActivitiesHealth & Wellness ProgramsSponsored Company Events and ActivitiesFree ParkingSpecial Employee Discounts on Gokongwei Group of CompaniesLocal and International Exposure and Opportunities

Apply with us today and join us in delighting our employees, customers, consumers, and communities with good food choices!

NOTE: Universal Robina Corporation does not collect fees throughout our recruitment process and does not collaborate with any travel agency or third party to provide accommodation or other services to job applicants. All URC recruitment processes happen in our respective offices or plants. Recruitment processes are only carried out by our Talent Acquisition teams with an official corporate email address.

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is one of the largest branded consumer food and beverage product companies in the Philippines. The company has a significant, and growing presence in the ASEAN and Oceania markets. It is among the Philippines' pioneers in the industry. It has been operating for over 50 years since Mr. John Gokongwei, Jr. established Universal Corn Products Inc. in 1954, a cornstarch manufacturing plant in Pasig City.URC is engaged in an array of food-related businesses, including the production and distribution of branded consumer snack foods and beverages; commodities such as sugar and flour; and agro-industrial businesses mainly hogs, animal feed, and other related products.URC has established itself to be the trailblazer in manufacturing through best-in-class technologies and processes. It has unswervingly showcased its innovation and excellence through groundbreaking products to the ASEAN market and wide distribution networks in both modern and traditional channels.Mr. John envisioned URC to become a premiere food and beverage player across the ASEAN region with strong market position. URC products are also exported to other markets like the US, Europe, Japan, Korea, the Middle East, and also in West African countries like Ghana, and Nigeria through our URC Thailand office. In 2014 URC started its venture to developed markets such as New Zealand and Australia which is now called, URC Oceania.URC has built three strong regional brands over the years— Jack 'n Jill for snack foods, C2 Cool and Clean for ready-to-drink tea, and Great Taste for coffee. These brands are becoming popular across the ASEAN region. We also have premium brands from SBA through their snackfoods segment such as Thins, Cheezels, CC’s, Kettle and Natural Chip, Co., and Griffin’s through their high quality sweet biscuits and wide range of healthy wrapped snacks called Nice and Natural.URC's key to success has been attributed to building strong brands, robust product innovation pipeline, and world-class manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. URC will continue to transform and delight consumers in line with the changing competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities in Asia.