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 We are looking for a Category Manager handling our Seafood Portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 He will be responsible to deliver profitable growth across the designated categories by providing an optimum portfolio range mix, negotiate supplier contracts, monitor the supply and demand planning and advise internal and external stakeholders on the respective categories.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 Category Management &amp; Development
 
 
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 Co-develop the annual plan for the designated categories
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 Develop the product portfolio with profitable products based on market insights
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 Obtain the needed knowledge related to the category and its key business drivers
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 Be the Category Expert and provide the Sales team with specific product knowledge
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Management of Suppliers
 
 
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 Develop a collaborative and long term oriented partnership with suppliers to maximize their support and sustain the business relationship
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 Negotiate terms and conditions of supplier contracts and brand support
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 Be the company's contact for Suppliers during new launches
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 Monitor and discuss price fluctuations with suppliers
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Planning Accuracy
 
 
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 Analyze and monitor the demand planning of the category to ensure optimum inventory levels
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 Work closely with the supply and demand planning team to manage ETA's and lead times of orders and shipments
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 Control expiries of the designated categories
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Analysis &amp; Reporting
 
 
 <ul>
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 Provide reports related to Sales, Profitability and Inventory of the respective category
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 Conduct in-depth analysis of category/brand performance by channel and spot key opportunities and risks.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related field
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 2-4 years in Purchasing &amp; Category Management or Category Demand Planning experience within the Food service or FMCG industries
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 Experience in Food sourcing specifically Seafood is a major plus
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 Strong negotiation skills
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 Strong analytical skills
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 Strong relationship building skills
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 Strong team worker
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 Result oriented
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 </ul>
 
 
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Category Manager

Majid Al Futtaim

<div>
 
 
 BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, &amp; Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
 
 
 
 JOB TITLE
 
 
 
 Category Manager | MAF LifeStyle | Planning and Merchandising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE SUMMARY
 
 
 
 The Category Manager will be responsible for analyzing multi-dimensional plans, including sales performance, gross margin, and inventory, across wholesale partners and regional markets. The role collaborates closely with the Buying, Commercial and retail partners to maximize profitability through effective planning, forecasting, and trading of assortments. It is responsible for managing deliveries, allocations, and replenishment in line with agreed wholesale plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE PROFILE
 
 
 <ul>
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 Ensure accurate demand forecasts for wholesale partners by analyzing sales trends, order patterns, and market performance.
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 Monitor sell-in and sell-out performance by account, identifying risks and opportunities to maximize sell-through and minimize excess inventory.
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 Coordinate with Logistics to ensure on-time delivery and accurate fulfilment of wholesale orders
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 Develop and maintain weekly and monthly sales, stock, and intake (WSSI) reports specific to wholesale accounts
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 Support planning and execution of end-of-season stock clearance, ensuring alignment with margin targets and partner commitments
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 Work closely with Finance to validate margins and assess the impact of discounts, markdowns, and promotions on trade profitability.
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 Develop and maintain strong inter and intra departmental relationships for open and effective sharing of information and follow up actions.
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 Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale partners to understand sales trends, demand drivers, and product preferences.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 <ul>
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 Graduate degree in a related field preferably business or finance
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 2- 4 years of experience in Category Manager / Distribution Planner role
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 Experience in a Retail environment is mandatory
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 Previous experience in a Beauty and Skincare retail environment is required
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 Experience in Distribution and Wholesale is mandatory
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 WHAT WE OFFER
 
 
 <ul>
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 At Majid Al Futtaim, we&rsquo;re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We&rsquo;re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
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 Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
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 Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Category Manager - Beauty

Jumbo Group

<div>
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 Assistant Category Manager &ndash; Appliances
 
 
 
 Industry:
 
 Appliances Retail
 
 
 
 Functional Area:
 
 Category Management
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full Time
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 3 &ndash; 5 Years
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (Business / Marketing / Commerce or related)
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 We are looking for an
 
 Assistant Category Manager &ndash; Appliances
 
 to support day-to-day category operations within a large-format retail environment. The role involves sales analysis, vendor coordination, inventory management, and promotional execution. This position is ideal for professionals aiming to grow into a full Category Manager role.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Support the Category Manager in executing category strategies, pricing, and assortment plans.
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 Track and analyze sales performance, stock levels, sell-through, and promotional effectiveness.
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 Prepare regular analytical reports using Excel and retail ERP systems.
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 Coordinate with vendors for order processing, follow-ups, delivery schedules, and documentation.
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 Assist in negotiating vendor pricing, promotions, rebates, and commercial terms.
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 Coordinate with marketing and sales teams for campaign execution and product launches.
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 Monitor competitor pricing, promotions, and market trends; share insights with management.
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 Ensure accurate SKU, pricing, and promotional data in ERP and reporting systems.
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 Support inventory planning to avoid stock-outs and minimize overstock or aging inventory.
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 Provide operational and administrative support to the category management team.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Desired Candidate Profile:
 
 
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 3&ndash;5 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or retail buying.
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 Prior exposure to home appliances or consumer electronics retail is preferred.
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 Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
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 Proficient in Excel and retail ERP systems.
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 Good communication and vendor coordination skills.
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 Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced retail environment.
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 Proactive, commercially aware, and eager to learn.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills:
 
 Category Management, Merchandising, Retail Buying, Appliances, Consumer Electronics, ERP, Excel Reporting, Inventory Management, Vendor Coordination, Retail Analytics, Promotions
 
</div>

Assistant Category Manager - Appliances

Henkel

Responsibilities <ul><li>Align, adapt, and implement initiatives to support brand and business objectives.</li><li>Co-create and supervise digital, social media, and e-commerce communications for brands, ensuring effective localization.</li><li>Contribute to global or regional innovation, category, and branding activities.</li><li>Steer and execute marketing, advertising, and promotional activities to drive brand performance.</li><li>Provide marketing inputs to inform the relevant marketing master plan.</li><li>Analyze competitor scenarios and draw actionable conclusions despite limited market data.</li><li>Ensure consistency in market sizing methodology and develop tangible sales tools.</li><li>Oversee the implementation of channel strategies to maximize reach and impact.</li><li>Coordinate with external agencies on concepts, strategies, and budget considerations.</li><li>Manage resources to ensure timely local execution of initiatives.</li><li>Execute brand management and sales promotion activities at the local level.</li><li>Take ownership of L17 steering to align brand execution with strategic priorities.</li></ul>

Regional Category Manager

Careem

<div>
 
 About the Company
 
 
 
 Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East &mdash; making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people&rsquo;s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.
 
 
 Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region&rsquo;s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re now entering our next chapter &mdash; one powered by AI. We&rsquo;re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it&rsquo;s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems &mdash; we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.
 
 
 
 
 
 About The Team
 
 
 
 
 You will be joining the Grocery team at Careem, where we are on a mission to redefine convenience across the region. 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 to
 
 
 drive
 
 
 our Snacks &amp; Frozen 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 product portfolio, optimizing pricing, sourcing, and vendor relationships to ensure strong performance across the region.
 
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Own the P&amp;L for categories and assortment strategy for categories in the UAE
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 Develop strategic sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations and onboarding, ensuring alignment with Careem&rsquo;s commercial requirements and expectations
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 Work closely with supply chain and demand planning teams to maintain high availability and optimized inventory levels
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 Partner with marketing and product teams to drive visibility, adoption and conversion of SKUs
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 Monitor category performance, customer feedback, and market trends to refine strategies
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 Collaborate with legal, finance, and compliance to ensure all products meet regulatory standards
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
 
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 5&ndash;8 years of experience in category management, merchandising, procurement or strategic sourcing &mdash; ideally in grocery retail or FMCG
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 Proven track record of owning commercial KPIs and delivering on margin and growth targets
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 Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships
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 Analytical mindset with comfort in Excel and data tools to drive decisions - Entrepreneurial drive, ownership mindset, and bias for action
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 Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
 
 
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 </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:
 
 
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 Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
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 Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
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 Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
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 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.)
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 Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.
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 </ul>
</div>

Category Manager - Snacks & Frozen

<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 Overview:
 
 
 
 Support the execution of category strategies and daily trading operations, using data insights, customer behavior, and market trends to help drive revenue, margin, and site performance across digital platforms. Coordinate and optimize key ecommerce functions including site merchandising, pricing, promotions, product readiness, and omnichannel fulfilment to ensure a seamless and commercially effective customer experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist in the development and execution of category strategies to maximise revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market research and analyze data to identify growth opportunities and competitive trends within the category.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the delivery of the sales and margin of owned categories, monitor performance, and take proactive measures to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive landscape to identify areas for growth and profitability improvement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist with development and management of category budgets, forecasting revenue and KPIs accurately Utilize data analytics tools to gather insights into category performance and customer behavior.
 </li>
 <li>
 Create and present regular reports on category performance, sales trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
 </li>
 <li>
 Present in weekly trade meetings; an overview of business performance as well as suitable data driven actions points to drive business metrics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Track key metrics such as GPV, UPT, Conversion, AOV.
 </li>
 <li>
 Daily site checks of key web/app links, product availability and findability within them and their visual merchandising.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review and analyse onsite customer experience for your categories identifying opportunities to drive users further through the conversion funnel to product pages and beyond.
 </li>
 <li>
 Periodic reviews and updates of the homepage menus and web/app filters vs global sites and local trends and campaigns to optimise user experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Raising &amp; testing bugs and performing UATs basis areas of responsibility.
 </li>
 <li>
 Create ongoing trading calendar ensuring alignment with retail campaigns, checking readiness of campaign products, adjusting for regional nuances.
 </li>
 <li>
 Brief content requirements to relevant teams as needed in a timely manner.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in testing of any new features.
 </li>
 <li>
 Plan &amp; oversee execution of visual merchandising across key categories balancing commercial opportunities with brand priorities and visual aesthetics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with CRO and analytics to measure and optimize.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure alignment with local (retail) pricing &amp; promotional calendar, executing for.com as required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in planning and executing promotional campaigns to drive sales and achieve revenue targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure price changes go live as expected.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor competitor promotional activity and key product pricing.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor omnichannel fulfilment reports (rejection &amp; SLA data), identifying and taking actions regarding buffers, priorities and active status by store.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify omnichannel opportunities and risks and highlight as appropriate.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in testing of any new functionalities relating to omnichannel
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide monthly store level volume forecasts as directed
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide volume forecasts to warehouse team
 </li>
 <li>
 Review size health on key categories and products, driving analytics for data &amp; reports where needed and addressing issues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with catalog team to check readiness for key products and seasonal launches
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and deactivate products as needed, based on commercial parameters including age of product, selling price and profit%, understanding the impact on sales &amp; profit of these decisions
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee and guide inventory transfers across markets
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage and mentor x direct reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging professional development and growth opportunities for team members.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement training programs to enhance the team's skills and expertise.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proficiency in using website content management systems and e-commerce platforms such as Salesforce, Akeneo, Fluent, etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse data.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong command of MS Office Suite, especially Excel for reporting and data analysis.
 </li>
 <li>
 Basic technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to interact with multiple software systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with other departments such as marketing, buying &amp; merchandising, content, and operations to ensure seamless execution of category strategies and campaigns.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with Product Managers to ensure issues/bugs are reported and resolved, and also identify features to help user experience.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Assistant Category Manager (Digital)

<div><div>Who We Are:</div><div>
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.</div><div></div><div>
Role Overview:</div><div>
Support the execution of category strategies and daily trading operations, using data insights, customer behavior, and market trends to help drive revenue, margin, and site performance across digital platforms. Coordinate and optimize key ecommerce functions including site merchandising, pricing, promotions, product readiness, and omnichannel fulfilment to ensure a seamless and commercially effective customer experience.</div><div></div><div>
Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Assist in the development and execution of category strategies to maximise revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction</li><li>
Conduct market research and analyze data to identify growth opportunities and competitive trends within the category.</li><li>
Support the delivery of the sales and margin of owned categories, monitor performance, and take proactive measures to achieve revenue and profitability targets.</li><li>
Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive landscape to identify areas for growth and profitability improvement.</li><li>
Assist with development and management of category budgets, forecasting revenue and KPIs accurately Utilize data analytics tools to gather insights into category performance and customer behavior.</li><li>
Create and present regular reports on category performance, sales trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).</li><li>
Present in weekly trade meetings; an overview of business performance as well as suitable data driven actions points to drive business metrics.</li><li>
Track key metrics such as GPV, UPT, Conversion, AOV.</li><li>
Daily site checks of key web/app links, product availability and findability within them and their visual merchandising.</li><li>
Review and analyse onsite customer experience for your categories identifying opportunities to drive users further through the conversion funnel to product pages and beyond.</li><li>
Periodic reviews and updates of the homepage menus and web/app filters vs global sites and local trends and campaigns to optimise user experience.</li><li>
Raising &amp; testing bugs and performing UATs basis areas of responsibility.</li><li>
Create ongoing trading calendar ensuring alignment with retail campaigns, checking readiness of campaign products, adjusting for regional nuances.</li><li>
Brief content requirements to relevant teams as needed in a timely manner.</li><li>
Participate in testing of any new features.</li><li>
Plan &amp; oversee execution of visual merchandising across key categories balancing commercial opportunities with brand priorities and visual aesthetics.</li><li>
Partner with CRO and analytics to measure and optimize.</li><li>
Ensure alignment with local (retail) pricing &amp; promotional calendar, executing for.com as required.</li><li>
Assist in planning and executing promotional campaigns to drive sales and achieve revenue targets.</li><li>
Ensure price changes go live as expected.</li><li>
Monitor competitor promotional activity and key product pricing.</li><li>
Monitor omnichannel fulfilment reports (rejection &amp; SLA data), identifying and taking actions regarding buffers, priorities and active status by store.</li><li>
Identify omnichannel opportunities and risks and highlight as appropriate.</li><li>
Participate in testing of any new functionalities relating to omnichannel</li><li>
Provide monthly store level volume forecasts as directed</li><li>
Provide volume forecasts to warehouse team</li><li>
Review size health on key categories and products, driving analytics for data &amp; reports where needed and addressing issues.</li><li>
Partner with catalog team to check readiness for key products and seasonal launches</li><li>
Identify and deactivate products as needed, based on commercial parameters including age of product, selling price and profit%, understanding the impact on sales &amp; profit of these decisions</li><li>
Oversee and guide inventory transfers across markets</li><li>
Manage and mentor x direct reports.</li><li>
Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging professional development and growth opportunities for team members.</li><li>
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement training programs to enhance the team's skills and expertise.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Key Skills &amp; Experience</div><ul><li>
Proficiency in using website content management systems and e-commerce platforms such as Salesforce, Akeneo, Fluent, etc.</li><li>
Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse data.</li><li>
Strong command of MS Office Suite, especially Excel for reporting and data analysis.</li><li>
Basic technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to interact with multiple software systems.</li><li>
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.</li><li>
Collaborate with other departments such as marketing, buying &amp; merchandising, content, and operations to ensure seamless execution of category strategies and campaigns.</li><li>
Work closely with Product Managers to ensure issues/bugs are reported and resolved, and also identify features to help user experience.</li></ul></div>

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Category Manager

Category Manager - Beauty

Assistant Category Manager - Appliances

Regional Category Manager

Category Manager - Snacks & Frozen

Assistant Category Manager (Digital)

Assistant Category Manager (Digital)