Category Manager

منذ 6 أيام
الإمارات العربية المتحدة Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) دوام كامل
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Category Strategy & Planning:
  • Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to make data-driven decisions.
  • Identify new product opportunities and improve existing assortments.
2. Buying & Vendor Management:
  • In cases requiring deeper involvement, participate in vendor negotiations and factory interactions.
  • Work closely with suppliers to optimize costs, terms, and product availability.
  • Ensure supplier relationships align with quality, compliance, and ethical sourcing standards.
3. Merchandising & Inventory Management:
  • Oversee the merchandising team to ensure effective product placement, visual merchandising, and stock rotation.
  • Manage stock levels, demand planning, and replenishment strategies to reduce stock-outs and overstocking.
  • Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams for timely product availability.
4. Sales & Performance Analysis:
  • Track category performance using key metrics such as sales, margins, stock turns, and profitability.
  • Generate reports and insights to optimize category performance.
  • Adjust pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies based on sales performance and market feedback.
5. Team Leadership & Coordination:
  • Lead a team of merchandisers, ensuring alignment with category goals.
  • Provide training and development to enhance team capabilities in merchandising and buying functions.

Work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and finance to drive category success.
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