Category Manager

The role holder is responsible for leading end-to-end category management for the assigned category, driving sales growth, profitability, and market share while optimizing inventory and assortment. The position develops and executes category strategies, ensuring that product ranges, pricing, and promotions align with customer demand, brand positioning, and overall business objectives. The Category Manager leads and coaches the Buying and Merchandising teams, partnering with key internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include owning category strategy, leading assortment planning and execution, conducting market and customer analysis, developing promotional and campaign plans, leading buying and merchandising teams, monitoring supplier performance, negotiating commercial terms, using tools such as SAP and Power BI, maintaining optimal inventory levels, partnering with logistics and supply chain, preparing performance reviews, and collaborating across functions. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management, certification in SAP and Power BI, 7 years in category management, proven track record in leading categories, experience in supplier negotiations, and advanced experience with inventory optimization.