RGM & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE SPECIALIST

Our client is a multinational company and a leading reference in the field of cosmetics and personal care.
We are looking for an RGM & Operational Excellence Specialist.
Role Purpose.
You will be responsible for defining category strategies and translating them into clear actions and executional guidelines for assortment, distribution, shelf placement, and promotions.
This will be achieved through in-depth category analysis and shopper insights using all relevant data and sources of information.
Key Responsibilities.
Assortment & Distribution.
Define the ideal assortment (MSL) by retailer environment.
Identify key Hero products for each category and develop the appropriate Channel Price Pack Architecture.
Identify assortment opportunities based on in-depth market and shopper analysis.
Define the must-win channels for innovation and set distribution targets.
Use shopper and category insights to establish merchandising principles that will guide planograms by category and channel.
Promotions & Pricing.
Conduct in-depth post-evaluation analyses of promotional activities to gather insights that will inform an efficient and competitive promotional strategy.
Set targets for promotional intensity, investment, frequency, and depth by category.
Evaluate the promotional performance of the company and its competitors, translating insights, trends, and learnings into clear recommendations to improve brand, retailer, and sales/profit performance.
Proactively share learnings with Marketing, Sales, Shopper & Customer Marketing, and Sales Forecasting as appropriate.
Influence the development of promotional plans with customers, ensuring they align with the desired strategy, timings, mechanics, and frequency to achieve key brand and retailer promotional objectives.
Evaluate current pricing strategies and identify areas for improvement.
Continuously monitor competitor pricing and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, and Finance to develop pricing strategies for new products.
Define new annual list prices based on category pricing analysis and financial KPIs.
Your Profile.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience.
Proven experience in RGM within the FMCG industry.
Effective communication skills.
able to convey messages concisely and align others with your vision.
Fluency in English is required.
Advanced proficiency in M365, Nielsen, and Kantar.
Strong analytical skills and critical thinking.
able to analyze and synthesize multiple data points, formulate questions and hypotheses, and challenge the status quo.
Teamwork and stakeholder management.
able to engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
able to systematically prioritize tasks and implement structured solutions or action plans.
Problem-solving and decision-making.
able to understand complex problems and propose evidence-based solutions.
Proven experience in aligning brand and channel strategies with financial KPIs.
Result- and solution-oriented, with a strong desire to succeed.
Location.
adrid