Ready for a new challenge?

Moonwork is currently recruiting for one of its clients, a fast-growing B2B company specializing in employee benefits in Switzerland. This company offers a digital platform that centralizes all perks, gifts, and tax-free benefits a business can provide to its employees. These include permanent discounts, an innovative rewards system, and a lunch card with the largest food-related network.

Today, our client serves over 8,000 corporate clients in Switzerland, including major brands. Their team consists of more than 65 talented individuals across offices in Switzerland.

We are currently looking for a Head of Category Management & Supply Chain to strengthen their team in Lausanne or Zurich.

About the role:

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.
The ideal candidate is a proven leader with broad experience in eCommerce, capable of translating strategies into tangible results. The person will be responsible for guiding the team towards achieving business goals, ensuring the company’s product categories thrive in a competitive market. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the company’s growth and success.

Key Responsibilities of this position, based in Lausanne or Zurich, are:

Leadership:

• 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 favorable terms, and manage supplier performance to ensure quality and reliability goals opportunities.

Team Management:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with overall business
• Analyse market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to identify growth
• 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.

Sales & Profitability:

• 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.Product & Assortment Management:
• Oversee product assortment planning and lifecycle management.
• Work closely with partners and establish sustainable relationships.

Reporting & Analysis:

• 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.

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

What we offer :

• Join a dynamic company where you can make a difference.
• A professional experience in a growing and stimulating environment.
• A flexible work culture and 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
• 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.

Interested in joining their team? We look forward to receiving your full application!

Job Type: 100%