1- Category Manager (FMCG)
Job: Full Time
Location: Dubai, UAE

Description:

To drive category performance through detailed analysis of product assortment, pricing change analysis, historical changes and future forecasting and vendor proposals and agreements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the category planning process, highlighting growth opportunities and identifying business targets through category, shopper and market analysis
• Plan store promotions that feature popular products and ensure that all product lines are adequately stocked and available
• Establish and implement a category sales plan that meets agreed sales, margin and profit targets
• Negotiate best buying prices with suppliers and obtain maximum possible discounts while managing store purchases to optimize rebate
• Set up the full logistic cycle from order placement till goods received at the store to ensure that stock levels are adequate and match the requirements / forecasted demand

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/ Marketing or equivalent
• 8-10 years of total experience with at least 3-4 years of experience on similar position in FMCG Retail industry in UAE or GCC
• Applicant must have excellent product knowledge
• Should have good buying experience and supplier’s network

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