Category Manager, Mattresses

Company Description
Job Description
Do you have a strong commercial mindset and a keen interest in category management? Are you ready to drive strategic decisions, develop customer centric mattress solutions and want to be part of a successful international company where purchasing plays a key strategic role?

Are you ready to have commercial and KPI responsibility for your own portfolio of JYSK countries, product groups and suppliers within the mattress category?

Then you might be our new Category Manager in Mattresses.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We offer you to play a key role with significant impact on the future development within the Mattress product category.

Furthermore, we offer you:

• A dynamic and international environment with strong values and a high-performance culture.
• Involvement in the entire purchasing process, including supplier visits, market monitoring, negotiations, quality assurance and pricing.
• Close collaboration with stakeholders across Purchasing, Sales and Marketing.
• Attractive staff benefits and special discounts from companies within Lars Larsen Group.

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT
As Category Manager, you will be part of a team of 5 colleagues. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers, contributing to strategic purchasing activities and product performance. You should expect 20-25 days of traveling.

Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include:

• Define and align category strategy and development with Purchasing Director.
• Developing and optimizing the mattress assortments.
• Secure category performance by following up on budget and KPIs.
• Collaborating with suppliers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams.
• Supporting ongoing improvement in quality, functionality and commercial appeal.

You can read more about our department here .

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING
You will bring the following to the team:

Mattress Category insight

• Expert in the mattress category from a technical perspective with proven track record in working with different foam types, spring systems, constructions etc, and a high interest in understanding the components of mattresses to the smallest detail.
• Customer centric mindset focusing on benefits and outcomes for the end user, based on a strong understanding of customers sleeping behaviour and needs.
• Can implement Scandinavian sleeping design and function striking the balance between globalisation and local adjustments.

Analytic mindset

• Strong record in using data insights to understand performance, customer needs and market dynamics.
• Experienced in hypothesis driving data analysis as input to assortment development.
• Use data to create the right balance between global and local assortment priorities.

Besides the analytic mindset and insight in the mattress category, we expect you to be clear in your communication and find it natural to share insights and findings with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications
Additional Information
IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Purchasing Director Berit S. Christiansen at Se telefonnummer på jobbank.dk

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ABOUT US
We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

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