Outsourced Category Management

Client: FMCG

Issue: The client, a leading FMCG company, was facing rising raw material prices, crop cycle pressures, and volatile tariff costs, all of which were impacting profitability and supply chain stability.

Solutions:

To address these challenges, we implemented a comprehensive Category Management Structure to bring strategic control and visibility across key spend areas. The category strategy was specifically designed to account for crop cycle variations, ensuring more stable sourcing and pricing. Additionally, a tariff mitigation plan was developed and executed to reduce exposure to fluctuating import and export duties.

Results:

  • Senior Leadership Team (SLT) fully aligned on the new, data-driven category strategy, ensuring cohesive decision-making and long-term value creation.

  • Tariff mitigation plan effectively reduced financial risk and stabilized cost structures.

  • Delivered overall savings of 12.5%, demonstrating significant cost efficiency while strengthening supply resilience and market competitiveness.

This engagement showcased the value of strategic outsourcing in navigating complex market conditions and achieving sustainable procurement excellence.