Product Manager:in Food & Hot Beverages

About the job

• Assuming strategic, financial (revenue, contribution margin, budget) and operational responsibility for the managed assortments and manufacturers in the Food & Hot Beverages sector

• Active development of the assortment based on sound business analyses and relevant performance indicators

• Monitoring market, consumption and industry trends as well as early identification and utilisation of new potentials

• Evaluation of new manufacturers and suppliers to ensure competitive and reliable sources

• Independent negotiation of contracts, purchasing conditions and bonus models as well as development of attractive, cross-channel pricing

• Close cooperation with purchasing to ensure optimal stock levels, target coverage and high product availability

• Planning and implementation of effective marketing and communication measures together with manufacturers, marketing and sales

• Central role as interface between internal departments and external partners for smooth collaboration

• Completed commercial basic training (EFZ) or a comparable qualification

• Further training or studies in product management, purchasing, marketing or business administration

• At least 3 years of professional experience in product management, category management or purchasing, ideally in an e-commerce environment

• Experience in dealing with suppliers and manufacturers as well as strong negotiation skills

• Very good analytical understanding and enjoyment of working with numbers and key figures

• Enthusiasm for digitalisation, automation and data-driven assortment management

• Confident use of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Navision) as well as MS Office, especially Excel

• Independent, structured and efficient working style with high initiative

• Strong communication skills in German (business fluent) and English, French is an advantage

• Discounts: Attractive discounts in the Brack online shop as well as lunch discounts and staff restaurants in Mägenwil and Willisau.
• Rest and relaxation: At least 5 weeks of holiday, with the possibility of holiday purchase and unpaid leave.
• Development: Internal training in our own academy as well as financial support for external further education.
• Family: 18 weeks of paid maternity leave with the possibility of extension and 4 weeks of paid paternity leave.
• Insurance: Above statutory requirements – 100% continued salary payment and full financing of daily sickness allowance insurance by the employer.
• Mobility: Free parking spaces, financial contribution to public transport and pool vehicles for business appointments.

• You create your profile in our career portal and apply directly online for the advertised position.
• You will immediately receive a confirmation of receipt and within a maximum of 10 working days you will receive feedback on the next steps.
• While you show us your patience, we take the time to personally review your application and define the next steps.
• If your documents convince us, we get to know each other via live video call or in a personal interview.
• The "match" is mutually confirmed. Then we proceed to the second interview round where you get to know your future workplace and the team.
• YES – we have chosen each other! The employment contract will be sent to you digitally and after signing the contract you will receive access to our internal communication channels and at the same time we prepare your onboarding process.