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Posted Date: 09 February 2010

Ref No.: 0090020MCS

Region: Antwerp

Language(s) Required: English

Job Description

About the position
In this role you will be responsible for creating and developing a core European product assortment for the Category Furniture, and maximizing the business benefits thereof. In addition you will provide direction for local country-based Category Managers supporting local product assortment with focus on product positioning, product offer, catalogue development, pricing architecture and product promotion.
As this position impacts almost every aspect of Office Depot’s business you will need to network and communicate extensively with peers in all relevant departments (especially the European Private Brand Business Manager, European Purchase Manager and Local/Regional Merchandising Teams). Finally, you will play a key role in managing the European Furniture supplier base.
The role is complex in view of the multitude of local needs, requirements, languages and regulations. Office Depot is a multi-channel, multi-brand organization and this position will require liaising with multiple colleagues in almost all European countries. Each decision you make will have a high impact on vendors, catalogues, supply chains, systems employed, internet etc.

Company Profile

Every day, Office Depot is Taking Care of Business for millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides products and services to its customers through 1,713 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and a $4.8 billion e-commerce operation. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $14.5 billion, and employs about 42,000 associates around the world. The Company provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 48 countries. Office Depot’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500 Index. In Europe the company operates under the Office Depot, Viking Direct and Tech Depot brand names. The main objective of Office Depot is to create an attractive working environment for its employees, an appealing shopping environment for its customers and an interesting investment climate for its investors. The company’s culture is characterized as open and informal. Creativity and entrepreneurship are highly valued throughout the organization.

For more extensive information of Office Depot please go to www.officedepot.eu

Salary Indication:

Excellent Package

Requirements:

Candidate profile
The successful candidate will most likely possess a bachelor or university degree and has extensive supplier management, respectively category management experience (5 years +) in a multi-channel, multi-brand, multi-country, matrix organization. Ideally he/she will also have experience in sales/marketing and logistics (supply chain). Knowledge of environmental policies is considered a plus. You are a conceptual thinker, able to think out of the box and a strong negotiator and networker (external and internal stakeholders) .You have highly developed communications skills in international matrix setting. As a person you must possess excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. Fluency in English is a prerequisite and knowledge of other European languages is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities:

Remuneration
Office Depot will offer successful candidates a highly attractive and competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with the importance of the position.


Questions? Should you require further information, please feel free to contact our consultant of MCS People, Mr. Cees van Houten, on + 31 (0) 6 53299518.

How to apply
If you feel you meet the outlined prerequisites of this challenging role and enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic and complex environment, please send your Curriculum Vitae and letter of application, by e-mail, to our consultant Mr. Cees van Houten on cv@mcspeople.nl quoting job reference 0090020
All information provided will be dealt with confidentially. We are looking forward to receive your application. Our client is an equal opportunity employer and international candidates are encouraged to apply.
We kindly request that in your letter of application, you provide us insight into your current salary and benefits package.