Black & Grey HR is partnering with a well\-established retail group in Saudi Arabia for their supermarket division. Our client is looking for a Category Manager to develop and implement strategic plans for product categories, identify market opportunities, and drive business performance through effective category management.
Key Responsibilities:
\- Analyze industry and consumer trends to guide product strategies.
\- Establish long\-term partnerships with distributors and wholesalers.
\- Source new suppliers aligned with the companyâs category strategy.
\- Assist in setting annual budgets, sales targets, and profit margins.
\- Implement business plans to achieve category performance targets.
\- Administer pricing to meet margin objectives and monitor product performance.
\- Develop long\-term growth and exit strategies for products.
\- Foster trust\-based relationships with vendors to improve pricing and service quality.
\- Ensure product availability in line with consumer demand.
\- Optimize category visibility and positioning in the market.
\- Track pricing and competition to remain market\-relevant.
\- Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand the product range.
\- Take full responsibility for category budget and revenue targets.
Requirements
\- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer or Category Manager in FMCG.
\- Bachelorâs Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
\- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
\- Excellent financial acumen and decision\-making ability.
\- Effective communicator and negotiator.
\- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
\- Detail\-oriented with excellent time management.
\- Ability to manage complexity and drive results collaboratively.
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