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Client of Emirates Consulting Group LLC ( ECG)

Responsibilities • Responsible for budgeting, forecasting , making category level strategy and achieving Sales and Margin targets assigned to a particular category • Lead negotiations on annual contract terms with suppliers to maximize benefits for both client and the suppliers including margins, pricing and volumes, product range, MSL, returns and replenishments, payment terms etc • Work closely with stores to ensure a healthily store level sales and Profit and maintaining healthy inventory at each store • Keep up to date with latest retail and category trends about new and innovative products and ways of displaying products To have a close eye on each competition, making counter strategies to gain market share YOY/ MOM/ WOW • Work Closely with Marketing team to create marketing strategy for own category and provide all necessary inputs to marketing for respective category • Ensure category liaison with key internal interfaces such Product Registration, Vendor Co-ordination, finance reconciliations for category, Brand level reconciliation for respective category, and Store teams to ensure category processes and procedures are implemented effectively. Oversee management of all supplier reconciliation, rebates and any disputes. • Ensure optimum category inventory levels are maintained keeping in mind store requirements as well as working capital constraints, OTB management. • Monitor and make recommendations for customer product needs, preferences based on internal survey data and GFK data, and change Product range/ buying patterns within category Making weekly/ Monthly category level promotional plans • Ensure planograms and assortment are up to date and making timely clearance plan for Ageing and EOL inventory. • Ensure effective in season management of the assigned category/department through regular analysis and action plan based on the performance around the following anchors: sales vs. Stock, stock analysis, stock balancing, margin analysis Oversee management of organization training needs for training provided by suppliers for new products • GMROF(Gross margin return on Footage) and GMROI(Gross Margin Return on Inventory) Achieving yearly targets and benchmarks as well as Defining strategies to improve the GMROF and GMROI • Competition analysis review and analyze competition offers compared to client offers. Suggest improvements based on the analysis

Senior Merchandising Officer

<div>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, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for 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 across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
Role Summary:
This role 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. 
Category Strategy Development: 
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. 
 
Market Analysis and Insights: 
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. 
 
Assortment Planning &amp; Analytics
 
Analyze &amp; Optimize product assortments to meet consumer demand and maximize sales. 
 
Pricing and Promotions: 
Develop pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability. 
Plan and execute promotional activities to drive sales and enhance brand visibility. 
 
Merchandising and Planogram Development: 
Create and implement effective merchandising plans to enhance the shopper experience. 
 
Review planograms and ensure compliance across all retail locations. 
 
Cross-Functional Collaboration: 
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. 
 
Inventory Management: 
Monitor inventory levels and work with supply chain to ensure optimal stock levels. 
 
Manage product lifecycle, including new product introductions and discontinuations. 
 
Performance Tracking and Reporting: 
Track category performance and provide regular reports to management. 
 
Analyze the effectiveness of category initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. 
Technical Competencies
SAP - BO / BI - Advanced Understanding.
 
MS Office - Excel &amp; Power BI
 
Integrated Business Planning Tools</div>

Planner - Everyday Goods Food Retail

Lobo Management

<div>
 
 
 Our Client
 
 , a leading Multi-National Company, is seeking an
 
 Assistant Category Manager &ndash; Tobacco
 
 (based in Dubai, UAE), who will be responsible for managing the overall performance of the tobacco category within the Group, driving growth, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 <li>
 Segment the tobacco category and define positioning strategies for various product types, formats, and brands.
 </li>
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 Estimate market size, category potential, and segmentation by sub-category, brand, and packaging.
 </li>
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 Assess competitor portfolios and positioning by category and territory (product, packaging, pricing).
 </li>
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 Recommend the most effective category positioning strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with management and planning teams to establish business strategies and financial goals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage product ranges from SKU selection to delisting, ensuring optimal inventory rotation and performance against targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define pricing strategies in line with benchmarks, contracts, and regulatory restrictions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee promotions, discounts, and markdown strategies for tobacco products while maintaining compliance with laws and company policies.
 </li>
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 Maintain planograms for non-international/regional tobacco products and negotiate supplier terms and conditions.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in merchandising, marketing, business, or a related field preferred.
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 Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with SAP and planogram/space planning tools is a plus.
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 Prior experience in managing regulated categories (tobacco, nicotine, or similar) is highly desirable.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Assistant Category Manager – Tobacco

dunnhumby

<div> What we expect from you <ul> <li>Proven experience in Category Management methodologies within both retail and/or manufacturing contexts.</li> <li>Demonstrated expertise in managing key stakeholders.</li> <li>Experience collaborating with retailers and manufacturers to integrate customer insights into existing or new category management processes.</li> <li>3 - 5 years of hands-on experience in a capability/ client lead role is essential </li> </ul> </div> <div> What you can expect from us We won t just meet your expectations. We ll defy them. So you ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you d expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off. </div>

Category Management Client Lead

Q Tech General Trading LLC

<div>In this role, You will influence internal and external stakeholders and leadership to buy in to your strategic direction in forging new business partnerships, drive program end to end to onboard partners while ensuring flawless execution and continuously analyzing key metrics to drive improvements for your business.</div><div> </div><div>This position involves regular communication with senior leadership on Business and customer offering reviews, Operations excellence improvement areas, project execution and risks. You should be comfortable working both at a strategic level and diving deep into the details to ensure solution feasibility and quality of execution.</div><div> </div><div>Key job responsibilities</div><div> </div><div>1) Lead the Expansions for the A-Now (15 minutes delivery) in MENA.</div><div>2) Drive projects to support new strategic initiatives and business opportunities for the organization</div><div>3) Identify automation opportunities to offer scalable solutions in improving customer inputs metrics</div><div>4) Drive projects to improve profitability with critical stakeholders ( S&amp;OP, Operations, Advertising, Category).</div><div> </div><div>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</div><div>- 5+ years of Program/Product management or equivalent experience</div><div>- Limited time (1-2 years) experience as Business analyst.</div><div>- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements</div><div>- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams</div><div>- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership</div><div>- Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment</div><div> </div><div>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</div><div>- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules</div><div> </div>

Program Manager II

ALEC Holdings

<div>
 
 As a Procurement Analyst, you&rsquo;ll provide the data and digital backbone that enables smarter, faster, and more sustainable decision-making across the Group. Working at the centre of the Strategic Procurement function, you&rsquo;ll deliver powerful insights, dashboards, and governance systems that shape category strategies, optimise spend, and enhance supplier performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Who We are?
 
 
 
 ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region&rsquo;s most complex and high-profile projects. As a proudly publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and excellence in construction, driving iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East.
 
 
 
 
 
 Across the ALEC Group, our businesses operate collaboratively across the GCC, combining specialist expertise, innovation, and technical excellence to deliver complex, high-profile projects that shape the region&rsquo;s built environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 ALEC provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and shared services that support the performance and growth of all businesses within the Group. From governance, finance, and talent to innovation, digital systems, and sustainability, the Head Office acts as the central hub that enables each business unit to deliver with confidence, consistency, and excellence across the construction and engineering value chain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
 As the Procurement Analyst, based at ALEC, you&rsquo;ll play a vital role in enabling our diverse businesses to succeed. From strategy and governance to enabling services and shared expertise, you&rsquo;ll help shape the operational backbone that empowers our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients across the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 At ALEC, we&rsquo;re about more than just building iconic structures - we&rsquo;re about building exceptional careers. As a trusted partner to some of the region&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, we value innovation, operational excellence, and our people. Join us to deliver strategic procurement initiatives that directly shape our business success, from sourcing candidates to enhancing candidate experiences.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Your Team
 
 
 
 This role is part of ALEC Holdings&rsquo; Strategic Procurement Department. A small, dynamic, and solutions-driven team operating at Group level and reporting to the Group Director &ndash; Strategic Procurement. Working closely with the CFO/COO, the team drives excellence in sourcing, governance, and sustainability across all business units. Collaborative and innovation-focused, the team leads key transformation initiatives including group-level integration of indirect procurement, enhanced analytics and reporting, and IPO readiness.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your Role
 
 
 
 As a Procurement Analyst, you will:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Consolidate and validate procurement data across business units, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ALEC policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain analytics dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to track spend, savings, and supplier performance, turning data into strategic insights.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor and report on ESG, ICV, and Supplier Code of Conduct compliance, ensuring transparency and accountability across the supply chain.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the adoption of digital procurement tools and identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and innovation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with Procurement Managers and business units to align reporting and performance tracking across direct and indirect categories.
 </li>
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 Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives including ERP enhancements, data integrity, and process standardisation.
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 Your hours will be 8.00am to 5.30pm
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 Your working days are Monday to Friday
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 Your work location is Marina Plaza, Dubai
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Experience:
 
 Procurement or Business Analysis, with preferred exposure to procurement analytics, reporting, or supply chain data management.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Knowledge:
 
 Solid understanding of procurement processes, spend analytics, and digital transformation in corporate or project environments.
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 Expertise:
 
 Skilled in Power BI (or equivalent BI tools), data modelling, and presenting insights that drive strategic decisions.
 </li>
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 Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities.
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 Experience with ERP systems (e.g., CMiC, SAP, Oracle).
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 Familiarity with e-procurement tools or B2B marketplaces.
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 Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability.
 </li>
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 Curiosity and innovation mindset with passion for process improvement.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What We Offer
 
 
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 The chance to contribute to some of the GCC&rsquo;s most iconic projects.
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 A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
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 Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Ready to transform how ALEC Holdings uses data to drive smarter procurement?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re inspired by what you&rsquo;ve read and believe you&rsquo;re the right fit, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.
 
 
 
 
 
 Join ALEC Holdings and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.
 
 
 
 
 
 Apply today and be part of something excellent!
 
</div>

Procurement Analyst

As a Procurement Analyst, you'll provide the data and digital backbone that enables smarter, faster, and more sustainable decision making across the Group. Working at the centre of the Strategic Procurement function, you'll deliver powerful insights, dashboards, and governance systems that shape category strategies, optimise spend, and enhance supplier performance. Who We are? ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region's most complex and high profile projects. As a proudly publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and excellence in construction, driving iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East. Across the ALEC Group, our businesses operate collaboratively across the GCC, combining specialist expertise, innovation, and technical excellence to deliver complex, high profile projects that shape the region's built environment. ALEC provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and shared services that support the performance and growth of all businesses within the Group. From governance, finance, and talent to innovation, digital systems, and sustainability, the Head Office acts as the central hub that enables each business unit to deliver with confidence, consistency, and excellence across the construction and engineering value chain. Why Join Us? As the Procurement Analyst, based at ALEC, you'll play a vital role in enabling our diverse businesses to succeed. From strategy and governance to enabling services and shared expertise, you'll help shape the operational backbone that empowers our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients across the region. At ALEC, we're about more than just building iconic structures - we're about building exceptional careers. As a trusted partner to some of the region's most ambitious projects, we value innovation, operational excellence, and our people. Join us to deliver strategic procurement initiatives that directly shape our business success, from sourcing candidates to enhancing candidate experiences. About Your Team This role is part of ALEC Holdings' Strategic Procurement Department. A small, dynamic, and solutions driven team operating at Group level and reporting to the Group Director - Strategic Procurement. Working closely with the CFO/COO, the team drives excellence in sourcing, governance, and sustainability across all business units. Collaborative and innovation focused, the team leads key transformation initiatives including group-level integration of indirect procurement, enhanced analytics and reporting, and IPO readiness. Your Role As a Procurement Analyst, you will: <ul> <li>Consolidate and validate procurement data across business units, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ALEC policies.</li> <li>Develop and maintain analytics dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to track spend, savings, and supplier performance, turning data into strategic insights.</li> <li>Monitor and report on ESG, ICV, and Supplier Code of Conduct compliance, ensuring transparency and accountability across the supply chain.</li> <li>Support the adoption of digital procurement tools and identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and innovation.</li> <li>Collaborate with Procurement Managers and business units to align reporting and performance tracking across direct and indirect categories.</li> <li>Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives including ERP enhancements, data integrity, and process standardisation.</li> <li>Your hours will be 8.00am to 5.30pm</li> <li>Your working days are Monday to Friday</li> <li>Your work location is Marina Plaza, Dubai</li> </ul> What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Experience: Procurement or Business Analysis, with preferred exposure to procurement analytics, reporting, or supply chain data management.</li> <li>Knowledge: Solid understanding of procurement processes, spend analytics, and digital transformation in corporate or project environments.</li> <li>Expertise: Skilled in Power BI (or equivalent BI tools), data modelling, and presenting insights that drive strategic decisions.</li> <li>Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities.</li> <li>Experience with ERP systems (e.g., CMiC, SAP, Oracle).</li> <li>Familiarity with e procurement tools or B2B marketplaces.</li> <li>Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability.</li> <li>Curiosity and innovation mindset with passion for process improvement.</li> </ul> What We Offer <ul> <li>The chance to contribute to some of the GCC's most iconic projects.</li> <li>A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.</li> </ul> Ready to transform how ALEC Holdings uses data to drive smarter procurement? If you're inspired by what you've read and believe you're the right fit, we'd love to hear from you. Join ALEC Holdings and play a pivotal role in shaping a high performing team that drives our success. Apply today and be part of something excellent!<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?zVcfVDlfDotcSXMdN8dhsVXFzwbztMzEs" width="0" height="0" />

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