Category Manager

United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

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Job Category: Retail - Sales and Operations
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Key Responsibilities
1. Category Strategy & Planning:

Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals.
Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to make data-driven decisions.
Identify new product opportunities and improve existing assortments.

2. Buying & Vendor Management:

In cases requiring deeper involvement, participate in vendor negotiations and factory interactions.
Work closely with suppliers to optimize costs, terms, and product availability.
Ensure supplier relationships align with quality, compliance, and ethical sourcing standards.

3. Merchandising & Inventory Management:

Oversee the merchandising team to ensure effective product placement, visual merchandising, and stock rotation.
Manage stock levels, demand planning, and replenishment strategies to reduce stock-outs and overstocking.
Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams for timely product availability.

4. Sales & Performance Analysis:

Track category performance using key metrics such as sales, margins, stock turns, and profitability.
Generate reports and insights to optimize category performance.
Adjust pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies based on sales performance and market feedback.

5. Team Leadership & Coordination:

Lead a team of merchandisers, ensuring alignment with category goals.
Provide training and development to enhance team capabilities in merchandising and buying functions.

Work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and finance to drive category success.