Schelstraete delacourt is looking for a Category Director Fruit for a
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family-owned food company .
The
Category Director Fruit
is responsible for leading the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the Fruit Category. This role ensures alignment with the company’s overall strategy and drives sustainable growth, profitability, and innovation in fruit, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, supply chain efficiency, and business development. This role will also focus on developing strategic partners (globally) to secure supply.
Strategic Responsibilities
Develop and implement the strategic & commercial plan for the Fruit Category in line with corporate objectives.
Develop a plan for strategic sourcing of fruit raw materials and identify and develop strategic partnerships
Develop a plan for packing capabilities internal and external.
Monitor global and regional fruit market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.
Optimise S&OP process internal and external (strategic suppliers, co-packers).
Develop a pricing strategy (commercial & procurement) and risk mitigation plan.
Operational Responsibilities
Operational Management
Oversee end-to-end operations including sourcing, supply chain, copacking, quality control, logistics, and distribution.
Ensure compliance with food safety standards, sustainability goals, and operational excellence.
Financial Oversight
Manage the Category budget, P&L, and financial targets.
Drive cost optimization and margin improvement initiatives.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across sourcing, production, sales, marketing, and supply chain.
Foster a culture of performance, innovation, and collaboration.
Customer & Market Focus
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention across retail, foodservice, and industrial channels.
Guide Category management through product development and portfolio management based on consumer insights and market needs.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with growers, suppliers, internal departments, and external partners.
Represent the Fruit Category in executive meetings and strategic forums.
This Is Where You Recognize Yourself
Master’s degree in business administration, commercial management, Agribusiness, Food Technology, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles within the food or agribusiness sector. xphnsxz
Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership.
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