Category Management Executive

at Careem
Published September 24, 2024
Expires October 24, 2024
Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Category Administration  
Job Type Full Time  
Working Hours 40
Salary Unit Month

Description

As a Category Executive, you’ll be responsible for defining our selection by store and working with on sourcing, pricing and promotion. This is a unique role with the opportunity to create genuine impact for the lives of everyday people in our region. We’re looking for someone with grocery industry experience, ideally in private label division.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Work with the Category Managers on maintaining the selection strategy in alignment with the overall department & business strategy and requirements..
Work with the Category Managers to identify the selection which need to be sourced within the private label project across the categories..
Identify and sourcing key consumer trends in online grocery /Q-commerce business.
Source & 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.
Collaborate with the merchandising team to ensure the success of the launched campaigns.
Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure the stock availability and smooth onboarding of the new added items.
Collaborate with the pricing team in sourcing competitive prices to maintain the category profitability.
Work closely with the supplier and maintain the relationship with them through business reviews and growth planning.
Work with the category assistant to ensure the hygiene of the item's content and maintain the right visibility on the App.

What You'll Nee

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.

At least 2+ years of experience in the grocery private label industry in Buying or Category Management . Time spent in tech or a start-up is a plus
Experience negotiating with manufacturers, FMCGs or brand owners. You will be proactively reaching out to brands to build a partnership.
You are an excellent communicator with strong influencing skills.
You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away

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