Advertised: 12 August 2025
CPL Group
Medical and Healthcare, Retail / Distribution / Supply | National Capital District
CPL Group

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Are you ready to lead innovation in the digital devices category? We are seeking a Category Manager to lead and manage the Digital Devices category.

The ideal candidate will drive growth and profitability by overseeing procurement, product assortment, allocations, promotional planning, and merchandising.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage digital product assortments, ensuring seasonal relevance and appropriate merchandise purchasing.
  • Handle sourcing, pricing, and profitability for newly launched products.
  • Develop after-sales service strategies, including setting up service points.
  • Allocate new products and establish inventory parameters (min/max quantities) for stores.
  • Drive sales and GP (gross profit) targets while maintaining profitability.
  • Monitor and analyse category performance monthly, presenting insights to the operations team.
  • Ensure supplier service fill-rates and product availability across all classifications (A-E SKUs).
  • Manage inventory by addressing slow-moving items and maintaining optimal weeks of supply.
  • Identify growth opportunities with exclusive product lines and lead new product development, supported by comprehensive marketing campaigns.

The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

  • Tertiary qualifications with experience in digital category management; a technology background is advantageous.
  • Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems like Pronto.
  • Strong analytical and forecasting skills with a strategic mindset.
  • Proven expertise in category management, marketing, sales, and retail inventory.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, creativity, and innovation.

All applicants should apply by email only with Position Vacant – Category Manager (Digital) in the subject line to:

The Coordinator – People & Culture

CPL Group, PO Box 1663

Port Moresby, National Capital District,

E-mail: [email protected]

Applications close 5:00pm on 19th August 2025.

More information

Job ID: #24330

Industry: Medical and Healthcare, Retail / Distribution / Supply

Location: National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

Company: CPL Group

Company Description: CPL Group is the biggest retail network in Papua New Guinea, operating since 1987. Publicly listed with Port Moresby Stock Exchange, the business, employs more than 2500 employees. It is well known for its diversity within the retail segment in Papua New Guinea which operates various businesses such as City Pharmacy Retail Chain, Stop N Shop Retail Chain, Hardware Haus, Boncafe, Fresh Express, Country Fresh Bakery, Cash & Carry, Real Rewards, CPL Medical & Lab Supplies and joint venture partnerships with Duty Free Prouds PNG as well as Jacks of PNG.

Company Website: www.cpl.com.pg

Source: www.pngworkforce.com

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