About Me

Retail Strategy Architect | Category Management

Expert Pricing & Merchandising

Retail Strategy Architect
Category Management
Expert Pricing & Merchandising

Strategy is more than just isolated functions

I believe that success in retail doesn't come from streamlining the work a single department, but from the cohesion of the entire system. I don't focus on short-term fixes. I design integrated systems based on my proprietary CMF360° model.

My goal is to connect category management, pricing, and merchandising into one efficient model for boosting profitability.

Scale of impact in numbers:

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consulting companies across FMCG, DIY, Pharma and Food sectors.

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comprehensive strategic projects.
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transformation processes and training programs delivered.
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workshop, training and conference participants.

Creator of CMF360®

What does my perspective bring to business?

My approach was shaped where decisions actually happen – on the sales floor, not just in theory. That’s why I deliver:

  • Operational realism: Every strategy I design takes into account real-world constraints, such as staffing and point-of-sale management processes.
  • A 360° perspective: I understand the needs of both the retailer and the manufacturer. I build synergy between them that translates into measurable margin growth, because I believe that only synergy between the manufacturer and the retailer leads to success.
  • Focus on the end result: I optimize processes where it matters most – at the shelf, in the moment your customer makes a purchase decision.

Experience grounded in practice

I combine system-level thinking with full accountability for P&L performance. I work with organizations that seek scalable solutions, building category management models that balance volume growth with margin protection.

Creator of CMF360®

My experience

I have operated on both sides of the retail table — as a retailer, wholesaler, commercial director, and CEO, and today as a strategic advisor.
This perspective allows me to build real bridges between retailers and manufacturers, transforming category strategy from transactional negotiation into shared value creation.

Who I work with

I collaborate with:
  • global FMCG manufacturers,
  • international retail chains,
  • investment funds with retail assets,
  • executive boards leading business-model transformations,
  • category, sales and strategy directors.
My projects support organizations in:
  • building global category management standards,
  • strengthening manufacturer-retailer integration,
  • protecting margins under cost pressure,
  • designing pricing architecture,
  • standardizing operational models.
Roman Szymczak publications

My publications and market impact

I am the author and co-author of publications on:

  • category management,
  • strategic pricing,
  • merchandising,
  • manufacturer-retailer collaboration.

Key books:

synergy of profitability

Profitability Synergy

Category Management as a Value Shared by Manufacturers and Retailers
A manifesto of modern collaboration in retail.

pricing

Pricing

How Price Management Can Drive Retail Profits
The essential guide to retail pricing management.

retail category management

Merchandising

Category management at the point of sale
A practical handbook for in-store execution.

Recognition

In 2026, I was awarded the TOP Retail Expert 2026 title by Rethink Retail for my measurable impact on the transformation of Polish and international retail.

Roman Szymczak

My approach – CMF360°

The Category Mastery Framework 360° (CMF360°) is a proprietary, scalable category management model that integrates:

• the role of the category in the network strategy, 
• assortment architecture, 
• strategic pricing,
• margin management and elimination of margin leaks,
• advanced merchandising,
• promotion strategy,
• decision-making processes and KPIs,
• development of team competencies.

CMF360° transforms category management from an operational function into a strategic system for building sustainable profitability.

Let’s talk about taking your business to the next level

If you're looking for a partner who understands the complexity of retail and can translate it into a specific operating model, please reach out to me by email or phone. I'd be happy to learn about the challenges your company is facing and explore how my expertise can help you solve them.

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Roman Szymczak - TM360 Ltd

Aleja Jana Pawła II 27
00-867 Warsaw, Poland

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