For over 30 years, City Pharmacy Limited Group of Companies has been the forefront of retailing across Papua New Guinea. The Company's well - known household brands incldue City Pharmacy, City Pharmacy Wellness Clinic, City Pharmacy Medical Lab Supplies, Hardware Haus Limited, Real Rewards Plus, DFS(Prouds) PNG Limited, Jack's of PNG and CPL Foundation. From everyday groceries,medical supplies, apparels and DIY tools. We cater to a wide range of needs.

As the Category Manager, the individual is to manage a group of category of products for the business. The individual will be the one responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of the product category to maximize consumer appeal. Relationships with vendors and products range management will also be part of your duties.

The individual is expected to have an expensive experience in understanding consumer needs and the retail environment. The goal is to increase sales and profitability of business to drive sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
• Devise long-term development strategies for product categories.
• Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
• Foster trust relationship with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services.
• Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands.
• Determine the positing of a product category to maximize visibility
• Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category.
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
• Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory.
• Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category.

Qualifications/Experience:

• BSc/BA in business administration, marketing or related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience as category manages or similar role.
• Solid knowledge of category management in procurement, suppy chain and or marketing, and sales principles.
• Understanding data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Proficient in MS Suit Applications, ERP System (Pronto Xi is a plus).

All applications are to be submitted in a single file PDF format(not more than 10mb in size) and must be addressed to:

The Coordinator - People & Culture

City Pharmacy Limited

P.O Box 1663, Port Moresby,NCD 121

Application Deadline: 5.00pm,30 October 2025