category development manager

PCNA

<div>Who are we?

Polyconcept North America (PCNA) is the industry&rsquo;s biggest and most diverse offering of promotional products and decoration services. At PCNA, we don&rsquo;t just create products &mdash; we inspire brand experiences. Join our team and be part of a company where you can make a mark, build something meaningful, and grow in your career while helping brands leave lasting impressions.

What we offer you
<ul>
<li>Full healthcare and benefits! The health and wellness of our employees is important to us, that&rsquo;s why we offer benefits including medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, and more!
</li><li>Flexible scheduling
</li><li>401k Matching
</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
</li><li>PCNA Cares Share Fund &ndash; donating to teammates in times of need
</li></ul>Why you will make it your career
<ul><li>We invest heavily in modernization, operating more efficiently with cutting edge digital technology
</li><li>We value our employee&rsquo;s contributions in a collaborative and inclusive work environment
</li><li>Our culture encourages listening, understanding and a sense of empathy makes PCNA stronger
</li><li>As the industry leader for environmental responsibility, sustainability is the key to every decision we make
</li></ul>Our Values
Delight Customers: Treat our customers the way you&rsquo;d like to be treated.

Work Smart: Time is valuable. Focus on the things that can have the biggest impact on our business and customers. Be inquisitive and innovative

Think Team: Work together to get the job done. Be inclusive and collaborative.

Own It: Be accountable. Embrace challenges as opportunities, roll up your sleeves and make it happen.

Say It Like It Is: Be candid, honest and respectful. Offer constructive insights and welcome other&rsquo;s input.

Our Businesses
Leed&rsquo;s is the premier supplier of high-quality promotional products, with goods ranging from pens and drinkware to bags and mobile tech. Bullet is a leading supplier of low-price promotional products, offering deep inventory, reliable service and 24-hour turnaround. Trimark, a member of PCNA, is a leading developer and manufacturer of logo'd apparel for the Canadian and U.S. promotional industries. Trimark sells logo'd apparel across 6 different categories: Polos, T-Shirts and Tops, Woven Shirts, Knits and Fleece, Jackets, and Accessories, including Headwear. At JournalBooks, we believe in creative minds working together to create something truly unique in journals and planners. ETS has always sought to provide the very best in service, product selection, printing capabilities and competitive pricing, focused on drinkware, ETS offers a broad range of high-quality drinkware categories. Spoke&rsquo;s print-on-demand solutions and premium product assortment are standing by to help expand your inventory and fulfill your event and gifting needs!

The Position

The Associate Category Manager has ownership and accountability for a category, or categories, under the strategic direction of a category director or senior manager. This manager also coordinates, communicates and manages the priorities of assigned categories of responsibility, to support category growth and sales performance measures for both Bulletline and Leeds products.

Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Develops and manages Category level plans that dovetail with Company&rsquo;s strategic and financial direction ensuring SKU&rsquo;s are &ldquo;PO Ready&rdquo; and that margin targets and investment goals are achieved. This is done in conjunction and approval of the Category Director.</li>
<li>Works closely and assists a category manager, or senior manager, with development plans according to the strategic goals of the category and company.</li>
<li>Drives Category Sales (Growth and Volume) and margin targets for appointed categories.</li>
<li>Manages the life cycle of the full SKU offering in each category enhancing SKU productivity and minimizing obsolete inventory exposure based on the strategy set by the category director.</li>
<li>Communicates and coordinates all phases of the development cycle as applies to duties and product development time and action of the product launch. This includes and supports product design and development through catalog launch and delivery.</li>
<li>Analyzes and reports on sales, competitors, and market trends. React to these trends and apply the findings to development plans.</li>
<li>Engages Operations Planning Team on all new initiatives.</li>
<li>Develops and execute training/sales tools to assist sales force with information on new and existing product lines.</li>
<li>Communicates to overseas merchandisers design PDFs and revisions, FOB targets and distributor pricing, materials, colors, packaging, production time, ETD&rsquo;s, maker minimums, testing/engineering &ndash; concerns/solutions and sample follow-up as applies to the product development launch.</li>
<li>Communication responsibilities for all product compliance requirements.</li>
<li>Closely collaborates with marketing team on effectively bringing new product to market and maximize marketing opportunities with existing product for both brands Bulletline and Leed&rsquo;s.</li>
<li>Coordinates with Compliance manager on HTS information and customs compliance on current product development launch and inline concerns for Leed&rsquo;s and Bulletline.</li>
<li>Coordinates with engineering and production control on all product testing/decorating approvals and fixture approvals of new products for Bulletline and Leed&rsquo;s. Communicate approvals and or concerns/solutions to Overseas Merchant Team for both brands.</li>
<li>Manages profitability of a category with new product launches by analyzing target pricing and target gross margin. Also works with sourcing in managing inline product profitability by managing FOB costs and sourcing strategies.</li>
<li>Researches and reviews by category/item to ensure that pricing and trend positioning of categories and items are consistent with Leed&rsquo;s and Bulletline Brand Strategy.</li>
<li>Presents new product strategies and feature-benefits to large sales-oriented audience.</li>
<li>Adheres to product launch timeline and action plans.</li>
<li>Closely collaborates with category planner on setting optimal inventory levels for both brands Bulletline and Leed&rsquo;s.</li>
<li>Responsible for serving as a brand manager for retail brand partners that fall within the categories you&rsquo;re responsible for managing.</li>
</ul>
Skills and Knowledge
<ul>
<li>Strong management and leadership skills</li>
<li>Strong product positioning and trend research</li>
<li>Strong verbal, written and presentation skills</li>
<li>Must have strong analytical skill set and ability to effectively analyze sales data</li>
<li>Must have exceptional organizational skills</li>
<li>Exhibit high levels of flexibility and professionalism in extremely fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Ability to influence and work through cross-functional teams without formal authority.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience in business, merchandising, or related field.</li>
<li>Minimum, 2-5 years&rsquo; experience in product development or category management preferred, or a related field such as planning, merchandising, buying, or brand management.</li>
<li>Experience in target customer and product trends.</li>
<li>Previous experience with planning or sourcing required.
</li></ul>Travel Requirements
<ul>
<li>Domestic travel required, international travel if needed.</li>
<li>Travel up to 15%</li></ul> 


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PCNA is an equal opportunity employer. PCNA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, or any characteristic applicable under state, federal and local laws.

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Associate Category Manager - Hybrid

Amazon

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 As a category manager for Amazon Now, this role will handle the non-fresh category for Amazon's recent Q-commerce service, Amazon Now. This role will be responsible to collaborate internally with all Amazon functions and ensure we have the right selection, prices, promos, activities for q-commerce while delivering on growth, basket penetration, and margin objectives.
 
 
 Key job responsibilities
 
 
  Support Category leader to drive new strategic initiatives and business opportunities for the organization
 
 
  Work with Retail PF/Category Leaders to identify optimum selection mix to drive top-line &amp; bottom-line on Grocery / Non-Grocery portfolio
 
 
  Identify automation opportunities to offer scalable solutions, improve all key inputs metrics such as Selection, profitability, Pricing, Availability
 
 
  Post launches, Own the P&amp;L for hitting top and bottom-line targets and drive projects to improve profitability with critical stakeholders (Vendor, Ops, Advertising)
 
 
  Define selection assortment, continuously refine the mix to improve space utilization
 
 
  Engage with Retail team to source deals during Tier 1 &amp; Tier 2 events to ensure we continue to offer value to our Prime Customers
 
 
  Collaborate with retail category teams to ensure content quality is best in class to improve conversion
 
 
  Negotiate category marketing funds from vendors (via retail category team) for category visibility during BAU/Events.
 
 
  Partner with Retail Category team to ensure UFG ask is part of Annual Retail JBP for common vendors
 
 
  Collaborate with Ads team to ensure UFG gets a fair share of Brand Ads investment
 
 
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3+ years of with Excel experience
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 <li>
 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
 </li>
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 Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with financial analysis and P&amp;L ownership
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development
 
 
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 </ul>
 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - Afaq Q Tech General Trading
 
 
 Job ID: A3139547
</div>

Category Manager - Amazon Now, Amazon Now

Curefit

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 We are looking for a 1P category Manager to manage a category of product for our company website. You will be the one responsible for the pricing and meeting the revenue targets for the category in 1P. An excellent channel manager must have extensive experience in understanding consumer needs and the retail environment. They must have a commercial mindset and full comprehension of marketing and sales principles. Exceptional communication skills are also key for category managers. The goal is to increase sales and profitability of business to drive sustainable growth in Cult website.
 
 
 
 Years Of Exp
 
 
 
 1 to 3 years
 
 
 
 Skills Required
 
 
 
 Pnl Management, Category Manager, Growth Strategy
 
 
 
 Role
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Internal program management to achieve monthly sales and profitability targets on D2C channel.
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible for B2B sales with external stakeholders to achieve yearly business plans.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyse dashboards with Impressions, Visits, sales, CTR, conversion and other
 </li>
 <li>
 ecommerce sale metrics to arrive at business insights and identify growth opportunities and customer trends.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications And Skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate
 </li>
 <li>
 Diploma/Professional Degree.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 2 yrs experience in managing category sales
 </li>
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 Excellent analytical and communication skills
 </li>
 <li>
 High sense of ownership and should display rigour.
 </li>
 <li>
 Organized, methodical and detailed oriented
 </li>
 <li>
 Capable to delivering projects within set deadlines
 </li>
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 Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Location
 
 
 
 Bengaluru
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Category Manager

BIN SHABIB GROUP

Job Description&middot; We seek a proficient and strategic category manager to join our team at AWS Distribution.&middot; As a category manager, you will oversee and optimise the performance of a specific product category within our company.&middot; This includes negotiating with suppliers, leveraging their expertise to secure advantageous terms and maintaining stron supplier relationships.&middot; You will also work closely with cross-functional teams to establish optimal pricing structures and ensure competitiveness.&middot; You will work with talented professionals, shape our product assortment and contribute to our company's success in the competitive market.Objectives of this role &middot; Developing and executing strategic plans for the assigned product category to drive sales and profitability.&middot; Analysing market trends, consumer behaviour and competitor activities in order to identify growth opportunities and market gaps.&middot; Collaborating with various teams, like marketing and sales to identify and implement new products, services and marketing initiatives.&middot; Managing product assortment, pricing, promotions and inventory to optimise category performance.&middot; Evaluating customer feedback and implementing changes to enhance the overall customer experience and drive customer loyalty.&middot; Developing solid relationships with key vendors and suppliers to improve category offerings and negotiate favourable terms.Your tasks&middot; Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape and customer preferences and provide actionable plans.&middot; Develop and execute comprehensive category management strategies to achieve business objectives and drive growth.&middot; Maintain robust category management tools and processes, ensuring seamless strategy execution across the organisation.&middot; Monitor and evaluate category performance, leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures.&middot; Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and conditions to drive cost savings and strengthen supplier relationships.&middot; Execute pricing strategies and promotional plans to optimise profitability while considering market dynamics and customer value perception.&middot; Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities and technological advancements to provide recommendations to senior management.&middot; Required skills and qualifications SA bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, marketing or a related field. 3+ years of experience as a category manager in the FMCG with Strong understanding of the GCC market, consumer behaviour and retail trends.&middot; Proficiency in utilising Microsoft Office Suite, category management tools and software for data analysis and reporting.&middot; Flexibility to adapt to the changing market dynamics, consumer preferences and organisational priorities.&middot; Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions. Excellent communication and negotiation skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.&middot; Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environmentJob Type: Full-time

Category Manager – FMCG

anekor

We are urgently hiring Category Manager-Sales for one of our clients.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage sales performance and profitability of assigned product categories.</li><li>Develop and execute category-wise sales plans aligned with production capacity.</li><li>Coordinate with production and supply chain teams for demand forecasting and planning.</li><li>Manage pricing, discounts, and sales contracts to ensure margin protection.</li><li>Analyze market trends, customer demand, and competitor activities.</li><li>Work closely with distributors, dealers, and key accounts.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels to avoid stock-outs and slow-moving items.</li><li>Support new product introductions and category optimization initiatives.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company sales policies and approval processes.</li><li>Prepare regular sales reports and performance analysis for management.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field</li><li>3&ndash;4 years of experience in manufacturing-based sales or category management</li><li>Strong understanding of manufacturing sales operations</li><li>Category &amp; portfolio management skills</li></ul>Salary: Up to 100kLocation: Lahore.Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs90,000.00 - Rs100,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Category Manager-Sales

Snoonu

<div>
 
 🚀 Welcome to Your Next Adventure!
 
 
 
 Snoomart is seeking a highly driven and analytical Category Manager to lead our Grocery category, covering edible &amp; non-edible products. This role is critical in shaping our assortment, improving profitability, and enhancing the customer experience across our dark store network.
 
 
 As a Category Manager, you will take full ownership of the performance, availability, and commercial success of your category. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing to ensure the right products are available at the right time and price.
 
 
 
 🛠 What You&rsquo;ll Get Your Hands On
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and execute the category strategy for Grocery across all dark stores.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze assortment performance and recommend SKU rationalization and gap fills.
 </li>
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 Negotiate supplier terms including cost pricing, rebates, marketing support, and return policies.
 </li>
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 Monitor and improve category gross margins while maintaining competitive retail pricing.
 </li>
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 Plan and implement promotional campaigns to drive volume and category growth.
 </li>
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 Collaborate with operations to address availability issues, inventory turnover, and merchandising compliance.
 </li>
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 Lead and maintain regular reporting on category KPIs, including GM%, in-stock rate, RTV, and SKU productivity.
 </li>
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 Ensure compliance with merchandising standards and planograms across store formats.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 🧙&zwj;&male;️ The Magic You Bring
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 3&ndash;5 years of experience in category management, buying, or commercial FMCG/Q-commerce roles.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; ERP/retail systems experience preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in supplier negotiations, assortment planning, and promotional execution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong commercial acumen with a customer-first mindset.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Inside Snoonu&rsquo;s Universe
 
 
 
 Snoonu is Qatar&rsquo;s homegrown Super App, reinventing daily life with blazing-fast delivery, ride-hailing, and shopping - all in one place. Powered by tech, driven by a global team, and obsessed with making life easier.
 
 
 
 The Dream We&rsquo;re Chasing
 
 
 
 To be the first Qatari Super App that propels the region and its community through innovation and technology. We envision a global expansion where what we do surpasses norms and limitations every time.
 
 
 
 The Quest We&rsquo;re On
 
 
 
 To radically transform how people live by leveraging technology to connect them with endless possibilities.
 
 
 
 Our Everyday Superpowers
 
 
 
 
 👥 Be Customer Obsessed:
 
 &ldquo;Focus on the customer and all else will follow.&rdquo;
 
 
 
 💪 Act with Integrity:
 
 &ldquo;We are honest, ethical, and trustworthy in everything we do.&rdquo;
 
 
 
 🧪 Be Curious and Creative:
 
 &ldquo;We constantly innovate and create solutions to bring a lasting positive impact.&rdquo;
 
 
 🏅
 
 Lead by Example and Take Ownership:
 
 &ldquo;Be the change you want to see and take ownership.&rdquo;
 
 
 
 🚀 Work Smart and Deliver Results:
 
 &ldquo;You can do more by doing less, better, and faster.&rdquo;
 
 
 
 👨&zwj;💼 It's All About People:
 
 &ldquo;Be a team player; together we are stronger.&rdquo;
 
 
 
 Perks &amp; Worklife Magic At Snoonu
 
 
 
 
 🌐 Global Vibes &ndash;
 
 Collaborate with a worldwide crew.
 
 
 
 🧠 Brain Boosters &ndash;
 
 Learning budgets, access to courses, and tools for your growth.
 
 
 
 🚒 Builder&rsquo;s Playground &ndash;
 
 Own your tasks, own your path! We&rsquo;re big on autonomy.
 
 
 🏝️
 
 Flexible Time Off &ndash;
 
 We take recharging seriously. Generous leave and wellness policies.
 
 
 
 🛠️ Agile Everything &ndash;
 
 Scrum isn&rsquo;t a buzzword here. It&rsquo;s how we roll, from product to ops.
 
 
 
 Beyond the Code: Giving Back Matters
 
 
 
 We don&rsquo;t just build app. We&rsquo;re committed to doing business sustainably and giving back to the community that fuels us. From eco-conscious practices to CSR projects, we&rsquo;re always finding ways to do better&mdash;and we invite you to be a part of that mission.
 
 
 
 Diversity Isn&rsquo;t Just a Buzzword
 
 
 
 At Snoonu, fairness and inclusion are the foundation of everything we do. We&rsquo;re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes people from every walk of life. Be bold. Be you. Thrive here.
 
 
 
 Let&rsquo;s Build the Future Together
 
 
 
 Apply now to join a team where your contributions spark a change and your voice is heard. Let&rsquo;s make some magic together.
 
 
 Stay in the loop&mdash;connect with us on LinkedIn!
</div>

Category Manager - Snoomart

Keeta

<div>
 
 Job duty
 
 
 - Responsible for business planning and strategy development in the FOOD sector,,
 
 Staple and basic food categories like rice, flour, cooking oil and grains
 
 
 
 - Identify and establish long-term partnerships with direct distributors and wholesalers.
 
 
 - Stay on the lookout for new suppliers based on strategy.
 
 
 - Assist in setting the yearly budget/sales target and profit per category.
 
 
 - Administer the price setting and respect the margin per category.
 
 
 - Monitor and enhance category/product performance.
 
 
 - Establish long-term development strategies for product categories.
 
 
 - Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products.
 
 
 - Create trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services.
 
 
 - Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility.
 
 
 Monitor price and competition.
 
 
 - Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories.
 
 
 Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category.
 
 
 
 
 
 job requirment
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or above, preferably in marketing, supply chain management, food science, or related fields;
 
 
 2. 5+ years of experience in food procurement, preferably with exposure to diverse categories (e.g., FMCG, retail, or consumer goods).;
 
 
 3. Strong understanding of market trends, supply chain systems, and category management methods in the food industry;
 
 
 4. Excellent negotiation, data analysis, and market insight skills;
 
 
 5. Strong communication, coordination, and team management experience;
 
 
 6. High sense of responsibility, strong ability to work under pressure, and keen business acumen with an innovative mindset;
 
 
 7. Proficient in offic systems, and other data analysis tools.
 
</div>

Category Manager - Food

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