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Genius HRTech Limited

<div>
 
 At Genius we are Hiring for a role of Category Manager-Brand Manager for one of the Luxury Retail
 
 
 Location Dubai
 
 
 Candidate experience from Luxury retail Kindly apply for this Job:
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
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 Brand Portfolio Management:
 
 Overseeing the assigned portfolio of brands, ensuring a deep understanding of the brands in their entirety and the retail business environment
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 Brand Principal Relationships:
 
 Managing relationships with brand principals comprehensively, including product, marketing, training, new launches, and more
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 Market Research &amp; Strategy Development:
 
 Analyzing trends in both international and domestic markets, crafting strategies to stay ahead of competitors. Acting as the key point of contact for market intelligence in the watch industry
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 Sales Forecasting &amp; Budgeting:
 
 Forecasting sales accurately and developing brand budgets to ensure business goals are met
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 Business Planning:
 
 Developing actionable business plans to achieve brand objectives and growth targets
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 Sales Target &amp; Purchase Monitoring:
 
 Monitoring sales targets and purchases across multiple markets and channels for the assigned brand portfolio
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 Pricing Parity &amp; Benchmarking:
 
 Ensuring pricing parity across all brand channels, continuously benchmarking against home markets to maintain competitiveness
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 Brand/Product Lifecycle Management:
 
 Managing the entire lifecycle of the brand/products, from product selection to sales and customer delivery
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 Order &amp; Inventory Management:
 
 Overseeing the buying cycle and order placement, while effectively managing the Open-To-Buy (OTB) process. Ensuring proper inventory management, with attention to product availability, slow-moving items, and liquidation strategies
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 Store Planograms &amp; Brand Placement:
 
 Developing and reviewing store planograms and brand placements, ensuring they align with brand standards and are evaluated regularly
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 Best Practices Implementation:
 
 Collaborating closely with brand principals to gain a deep understanding of global best practices and effectively adapt and implement them within the regional market
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 E-commerce Strategy:
 
 Leading the growth and development of the e-commerce business for the assigned brand portfolio, encompassing both Rivoli Group&rsquo;s owned e-commerce platform and third-party marketplaces
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 Brand boutiques:
 
 Identifying opportunities for enhancing client servicing and ensure the effective operation and management of brand boutiques to deliver exceptional customer experiences
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 Travel retail business:
 
 Collaborating closely with the travel retail team to ensure the brand&rsquo;s performance is maximized and business opportunities are fully optimized in the travel retail channel
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 Marketing Initiatives:
 
 Driving marketing initiatives for the assigned brands, collaborating closely with the in-house marketing team and the brand principals
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 Retail Store Visits:
 
 Conducting regular visits to retail stores to ensure proper brand visibility and adherence to merchandising guidelines
 
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Category Manager

Careem

<div><div>Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region&rsquo;s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.</div><div>
About the Team

Careem Grocery is on a mission to reinvent the way people shop for grocery, pharmacy and retail products. As an exciting new vertical within Careem (a startup within a startup), we&rsquo;re in the early stages of building our product and have plenty of interesting and fundamental challenges to solve in order to achieve our ambitious growth goals in this burgeoning space.

About the Role

As a Category Manager, you&rsquo;ll be responsible for driving our strategies on assortment by defining our selection by store and working with other teams on sourcing, pricing and promotions across our markets for categories. This is a unique role with the opportunity to create genuine impact for the lives of everyday people in our region. We&rsquo;re looking for someone with solid experience in procuring and managing the entire supply chain of products to ensure we provide the best quality products at the right price.

What you'll do
<ul>
<li>Build and lead the product line for Careem Groceries</li>
<li>Design the go to market strategy</li>
<li>Work with the team on maintaining the selection strategy in alignment with the overall department &amp; business strategy and requirements..</li>
<li>Work with the team to identify the selection which need to be sourced within the categories</li>
<li>Identify and sourcing key consumer trends in online grocery /Q-commerce business</li>
<li>Source &amp; negotiate the required selection with the best prices, quality and minimum MOQ that meets the business objectives, and ensure a competitive commercial terms with the suppliers.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the merchandising team to ensure the success of the launched campaigns.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure the stock availability and smooth onboarding of the new added items.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the pricing team in sourcing competitive prices to maintain the category profitability.</li>
<li>Work closely with the supplier and maintain the relationship with them through business reviews and growth planning.</li>
<li>Work with the category assistant to ensure the hygiene of the item's content and maintain the right visibility on the App</li>
</ul>
What you&rsquo;ll need

Successful candidates will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of people, an insane focus on excellence and customer centricity, and a strong alignment with our core values and purpose.
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<li><ul><li>At least 5+ years of experience in the grocery industry in Buying or Category Management with &quot;Fresh&quot;.. Time spent in tech or a start-up is a plus</li>
<li>Experience negotiating with manufacturers, FMCGs or brand owners. You will be proactively reaching out to brands to build a partnership.</li>
<li>You are an excellent communicator with strong influencing skills.</li>
<li>You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away</li>
<li>Analytical skills is a big plus</li></ul></li> 
</ul>
What we&rsquo;ll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:
<ul>
<li>Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.</li>
<li>Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.</li>
<li>Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.</li>
<li>Work 4 days a week in office &amp; 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)</li>
<li>Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.</li></ul></div></div>

Category Manager - Fresh

<div><div>Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region&rsquo;s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.</div><div>
About the team

You will be joining the Grocery team at Careem, where we are on a mission to redefine convenience across the region. Our focus on Private Label is central to improving quality, value, and differentiation in our offerings. The team is highly cross-functional and collaborative, working closely with operations, commercial, analytics, and product teams

About the role

We are looking for a Category Manager todrive our Private Label strategy and support the execution within the Grocery vertical. This role is based in Dubai and will play a key part in shaping the growth of our Private Label product portfolio, optimizing pricing, sourcing, and vendor relationships to ensure strong performance across the region.

What you&rsquo;ll do
<ul>
<li>Own the private label P&amp;L for categories and assortment strategy for Private Label categories in the UAE</li>
<li>Develop strategic sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations and onboarding, ensuring alignment with Careem&rsquo;s commercial requirements and expectations</li>
<li>Work closely with supply chain and demand planning teams to maintain high availability and optimized inventory levels</li>
<li>Partner with marketing and product teams to drive visibility, adoption and conversion of Private Label SKUs</li>
<li>Monitor category performance, customer feedback, and market trends to refine strategies</li>
<li>Collaborate with legal, finance, and compliance to ensure all products meet regulatory standards</li>
</ul>
What you&rsquo;ll need
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<li>5&ndash;8 years of experience in category management, merchandising, procurement or strategic sourcing &mdash; ideally in grocery retail or FMCG</li>
<li>Proven track record of owning commercial KPIs and delivering on margin and growth targets</li>
<li>Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships</li>
<li>Analytical mindset with comfort in Excel and data tools to drive decisions - Entrepreneurial drive, ownership mindset, and bias for action</li>
<li>Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills</li></ul></div></div>

Category Manager - Private Label

Confidential

<div>
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The Procurement Category Manager for directs is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while ensuring supply continuity, quality, and innovation. This role covers raw materials, packaging, and production-critical components, requiring close collaboration with Manufacturing, R&amp;D, Supply Chain, and Finance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Strategy &amp; Analysis
 
 
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 Develop sourcing strategies for direct categories aligned with business needs and supply chain requirements.
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 Conduct spend analysis to inform sourcing strategies and consolidation opportunities.
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 Manage supplier selection, negotiations, and performance, ensuring competitive cost, quality, and delivery.
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 Monitor commodity markets and provide insights to anticipate risks and opportunities.
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 Drive innovation by exploring alternative materials, suppliers, and technologies.
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 Operational
 
 
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 Execute sourcing events (RFx, e-auctions) and ensure transparent supplier selection.
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 Lead cross-functional engagement (commercial, quality, technical) in supplier onboarding and contract management.
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 Track supplier performance against KPIs (on-time delivery, quality, cost adherence).
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 Support quarterly supplier reviews to drive continuous improvement and supply reliability.
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 Financial / Governance
 
 
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 Ensure compliance with governance and procurement policies.
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 Track and report cost savings, risk mitigation, and contract compliance.
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 Proactively manage commodity and supply risks through dual sourcing or hedging strategies.
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 Stakeholder Management
 
 
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 Act as the first point of contact for sourcing needs from Manufacturing, R&amp;D, and Supply Chain.
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 Provide clear communication, resolve sourcing issues, and ensure alignment with production requirements.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
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 Professional certifications (MCIPS, PMP, SCMP) preferred.
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 7&ndash;10 years&rsquo; Category Management experience, with at least 3&ndash;5 years in
 
 direct procurement
 
 (raw materials, packaging, or components).
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Procurement Category Manager – Directs

<div>
 
 About the Company
 
 
 
 Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region&rsquo;s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.
 
 
 
 About The Team
 
 
 
 The Careem Groceries team is transforming the way people shop for everyday essentials by offering a fast, reliable, and seamless Q-commerce experience. Within this fast-paced environment, the Category Management team is responsible for building the right assortment, pricing, and promotions that delight customers while driving business growth.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 As a
 
 Category Executive
 
 , you will support the grocery category team in managing assortment, sourcing, pricing, and promotions for specific product lines. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the grocery industry, has strong attention to detail, and is eager to grow their skills in category management and commercial operations.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
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 Support the Category Manager in executing category strategies aligned with business goals.
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 Assist in sourcing new products and maintaining the assortment for specific categories (e.g., Fresh, Ambient, Beverages, or Non-Food).
 </li>
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 Coordinate with suppliers to gather product details, pricing, promotional offers, and manage day-to-day communication.
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 Track performance of your category &ndash; including sales, pricing, and stock availability &ndash; and flag risks or opportunities.
 </li>
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 Help plan and execute weekly and monthly promotions in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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 Ensure accurate and timely listing of products, content, and images on the app in coordination with the content team.
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 Liaise with the supply chain team to support availability, smooth onboarding of new SKUs, and replenishment cycles.
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 Conduct market research to identify trends, new product opportunities, and benchmark pricing.
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 Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and help prepare for periodic business reviews.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What You'll Need
 
 
 
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 2&ndash;3 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or buying within the grocery, retail, or FMCG space.
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 Strong communication and coordination skills, with a commercial mindset.
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 Detail-oriented with solid organizational and time management abilities.
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 Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with reporting and data tools is a plus.
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 Basic understanding of commercial KPIs and category performance metrics.
 </li>
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 Passion for grocery retail and a strong desire to build a career in category management.
 
 
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 </ul>
 A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
</div>

Category Executive

<div><div>Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region&rsquo;s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Team</h3>

The Careem Groceries team is transforming the way people shop for everyday essentials by offering a fast, reliable, and seamless Q-commerce experience. Within this fast-paced environment, the Category Management team is responsible for building the right assortment, pricing, and promotions that delight customers while driving business growth.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Role</h3>

As a Category Executive, you will support the grocery category team in managing assortment, sourcing, pricing, and promotions for specific product lines. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the grocery industry, has strong attention to detail, and is eager to grow their skills in category management and commercial operations.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You'll Do</h3>
<ul><li>Support the Category Manager in executing category strategies aligned with business goals.</li>
<li>Assist in sourcing new products and maintaining the assortment for specific categories (e.g., Fresh, Ambient, Beverages, or Non-Food).</li>
<li>Coordinate with suppliers to gather product details, pricing, promotional offers, and manage day-to-day communication.</li>
<li>Track performance of your category &ndash; including sales, pricing, and stock availability &ndash; and flag risks or opportunities.</li>
<li>Perform market research on competing private label brands to determine the optimal pricing strategy and product portfolio mix.</li>
<li>Complete analytics on complex costing calculations, determine landed product costs on imported options.</li>
<li>Support supplier scoping exercises and market tendering process to ensure we partner with best in class suppliers</li>
<li>Ensure accurate and timely listing of products, content, and images on the app in coordination with the content team.</li>
<li>Liaise with the supply chain team to support availability, smooth onboarding of new SKUs, and replenishment cycles.</li>
<li>Conduct market research to identify trends, new product opportunities, and benchmark pricing.</li>
Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and help prepare for periodic business reviews. 
<li>
</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What You'll Need</h3>
<ul><li>2&ndash;3 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or buying within the grocery, retail, or FMCG space.</li>
<li>Strong communication and coordination skills, with a commercial mindset.</li>
<li>Detail-oriented with solid organizational and time management abilities.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with reporting and data tools is a plus.</li>
<li>Basic understanding of commercial KPIs and category performance metrics.</li>
<li>Passion for grocery retail and a strong desire to build a career in category management.</li>
<li>A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li></ul></div></div>

Category Executive - Private Label

Jazp.com

<div>Develop knowledge of supply/ demand trends and success drivers of your category. Establish relationships and negotiate deals with manufacturers and brands. Drive new product launches and additions in the category Responsible and accountable for ensuring products are registered, priced, and advertised accurately. Collaborate with operational teams to ensure healthy inventory levels while managing stock-out/ overstock risk. Identifying customer preferences, monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market supplies. Manage the entire PO process to ensure optimal inventory. Candidate with E-commerce/Sales background preferred. Intermediate Microsoft Office skill in Excel, Outlook. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple procurement activities concurrently and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and successfully execute tasks in accordance with departmental objectives. Up to date with modern purchasing methods, procedures, and specifications preparation.</div>

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