Assortment Manager

We believe in a product range that is carefully selected, logically structured, and continuously optimized. As an Assortment Manager, you play a major role in this. Together with the team, you ensure that the assortment is strong in content and demonstrably contributes to customer satisfaction and commercial success. You are responsible for compiling, managing, and continuously improving the assortment based on data, market knowledge, and company policy. Through sharp analyses, you make well-founded decisions and translate insights into concrete actions. In addition, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the entire process surrounding the introduction of new products, from internal coordination to successful rollout with customers

• Initiating and executing assortment reviews and rationalizations to keep the assortment up to date, relevant, and profitable

• Taking commercial responsibility for the assortment assigned to you

• Acting as the subject matter expert on customer needs within your assortment categories and translating these into concrete assortment decisions

• Independently carrying out analyses to support assortment-related decisions

• Working together with external experts to further develop these new roles and structurally embed them within the organization

• You are available 32 to 40 hours per week

• Bachelor’s degree level (HBO working and thinking level), preferably in a commercial field

• At least 3 years of experience in assortment or category management, preferably within retail or wholesale

• Experience with product development processes is a plus

• Affinity with Asian cuisine is a plus

• Good command of Dutch and English; German is a plus

• Experience with BI analysis environments, ERP systems, PIM systems, e-commerce platforms, and inventory and planning systems such as SLIM Stock is a plus

What we offer you

Working with us means working in a growing, healthy international organization where the lines are short and the atmosphere is open. In your role, you have the opportunity to truly make an impact with your ideas and expertise. There is plenty of room to share your opinion, and more importantly, action is taken based on what you contribute. Together with a close-knit and dedicated team, you work towards great results.

• A competitive salary, tailored to your knowledge and experience

• A generous 29 vacation days. From age 35, you receive an extra vacation day every 5 years. Haven't been sick for a whole year? You'll get 3 extra vacation days

• A good pension scheme where we cover 60% of the premium

• A yearly budget of €250 to support an initiative, association, or charity of your choice

• Room to grow: we encourage your development through training and advancement opportunities. You also have unlimited access to the online learning platform GoodHabitz

• We value vitality: enjoy sports discounts and benefit from our bike plan

• And last but not least: you get a 20% discount on all our products

Our organization and the team

Heuschen & Schrouff is the leading importer and distributor of authentic Asian food and non-food products in Europe. From Landgraaf (Netherlands), we represent over 65 top Asian brands, such as YumYum and Flying Goose, and have strong own brand concepts like Golden Turtle for Chefs. Additionally, we offer Private Label concepts. We do this with a team of over 450 colleagues, 45 trucks on the road, and a diverse customer base ranging from ethnic stores and wholesalers to retail, foodservice, and industry. We also have our own e-commerce platform.

We are a healthy, growing company, driven by the increasing popularity of our products. This growth requires smart choices and more efficient processes, which you can actively contribute to. You won't find yourself in a world full of rules or bureaucratic structures here. On the contrary, we value fresh ideas, initiative, and innovation. You have all the space to think along and help build the future.

We do not appreciate acquisition in response to this vacancy. Unsolicited profiles or offers will not be considered and do not entitle you to any compensation.