🚀 About the Role

We are looking for a strategic and data-driven category manager to oversee product/category performance, vendor relationships, pricing strategies, and category growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maximising sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction within assigned categories.

This role requires strong analytical skills, market awareness, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, operations, and sales teams.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Growth

• Develop and execute category growth strategies
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive opportunities
• Drive category revenue, profitability, and market share

Product & Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and promotional opportunities
• Monitor product assortment and lifecycle management

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze category performance metrics and KPIs
• Monitor sales trends, margins, inventory, and customer behavior
• Prepare regular performance reports and forecasts

Pricing & Promotions

• Develop pricing strategies to optimize revenue and competitiveness
• Coordinate category promotions and campaigns
• Evaluate promotional effectiveness and ROI

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, procurement, operations, and sales teams
• Coordinate product launches and seasonal planning
• Ensure alignment with company objectives

Inventory & Demand Planning

• Monitor stock levels and forecast demand
• Minimize stock shortages and overstock situations
• Optimize inventory turnover

✅ Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, procurement, or retail operations

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Experience with Excel, reporting tools, and inventory systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial and business acumen

Preferred

• Experience in eCommerce, retail, SaaS, or marketplace businesses
• Familiarity with tools like:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • SAP
  • Power BI

📊 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Category revenue growth
• Gross margin performance
• Inventory turnover
• Vendor performance
• Product availability
• Promotion ROI

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance incentives
• Health benefits
• Paid leave
• Career growth opportunities

🌟 Preferred Candidate Traits

• Commercial mindset
• Problem-solving attitude
• Attention to detail
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

📩 How to Apply

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience.

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