Category Planner

3 months ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates GMG Full time

Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, Everyday Goods, Health and Beauty and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

In light of our tremendous growth, we are on the lookout for vibrant, innovative, and open-minded individuals to join our rapidly growing team Become a part of our diverse and driven workforce, where you can cultivate your creativity and contribute to pioneering initiatives in an inclusive, equal opportunity setting

**Job Summary**

As an FMCG Category Planner, you will be responsible for developing and executing category plans to drive sales and profitability within the assigned product categories. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance, to ensure the successful implementation of category strategies. Your goal is to optimize product assortments, pricing, promotions, and merchandising to meet consumer needs and achieve business objectives.

Develop and implement category plans based on market analysis, consumer insights, and company objectives.

Identify growth opportunities within the category and create action plans to capitalize on them.

Conduct market research to understand consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscape.

Analyze sales data, market share, and other performance metrics to inform category decisions.

Analyze & Optimize product assortments to meet consumer demand and maximize sales.

Develop pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability.

Plan and execute promotional activities to drive sales and enhance brand visibility.

Create and implement effective merchandising plans to enhance the shopper experience.

Review planograms and ensure compliance across all retail locations.

Work closely with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to align category strategies with overall business goals.

Communicate category plans and performance to key stakeholders.

Monitor inventory levels and work with supply chain to ensure optimal stock levels.

Manage product lifecycle, including new product introductions and discontinuations.

Track category performance and provide regular reports to management.

Analyze the effectiveness of category initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.


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