Unit Head - Private Label

Job Overview:

The Unit Head - Private Label is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Private Label commercial team, strategies, and plans and ensure its proper implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Development and Process Improvement

• Assist in identifying opportunities, developing strategies, presenting recommendations, and implementing programs that improve operational effectiveness, including process improvements, technology enhancements, change management, and training. • Assist in setting and controlling SOPs for related business functions in coordination with the Organization Development department. • Review and adapt the department structure in coordination with the Organization Development department to meet the department's strategic goals. • Conduct market research to learn about department trends and competitors' behavior, developing plans and suggestions accordingly. • Elaborate and upgrade forms and reports to enhance the daily tasks of subordinates. • Attend international conventions periodically to identify trends and present suggestions. • Conduct regular F&B location visits. • Participate in the implementation of new software and ensure proper integration.

Sales and Margin Optimization

• Implement strategies that drive sales, margin, inventory optimization, and service to customers. • Monitor the sales of each product under the department and take corrective actions. • Negotiate, approve, and manage contracts with suppliers. • Abide by the profitability margins set by upper management. • Oversee products with negative margins and take corrective actions. • Create opportunities to increase other operating incomes. • Collaborate with the Marketing department to ensure that new products reach the right markets at the optimal time. • Ensure that set prices for the categories falling under the department are competitive in the market.

Product and Brand Management

• Identify and select differentiated and exclusive offerings, services, exclusive brands, and promotions. • Handle the brand management for developed and exclusive brands. • Develop plans for new products or services based on market research and customer feedback. • Ensure proper positioning is maintained relative to competitors. • Execute and manage product assortment/selection related to the store concept. • Develop work plans for Division/Category levels, covering future development plans at the company/Division levels. • Ensure correct execution of set promotional guidelines, product selection criteria, and promotional pricing strategies. • Initiate periodic category reviews (product, space, brand, supplier) as a tool to monitor performance and achieve targets.