Assistant Category Manager.Beverages

About the Role of Assistant Category Manager, Beverages

Panda Retail Company – Savola Group is seeking an Assistant Category Manager for Beverages. This full-time position, based in Jeddah, involves supporting the Category Manager in achieving key financial targets for the department. The role is integral to the company's overall sales and profitability objectives.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to assist in achieving the department's sales, margin, other income, and total commercial margin. This support directly contributes to the company's broader sales and bottom-line targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Category Manager in developing and executing category strategies to achieve sales, margin, and profitability targets.
• Analyze category sales performance, pricing, and promotional data to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of products, promotional materials, and marketing support.
• Monitor inventory levels and product availability to ensure optimal stock management and reduce out-of-stock or overstock situations.
• Assist in planning and implementing promotional campaigns to ensure effective execution and increased category visibility in stores.
• Maintain accurate product and pricing information in the system to ensure data integrity and alignment with commercial policies.
• Prepare category performance reports and analyses to provide management with visibility into key trends and opportunities.
• Follow up on supplier agreements and rebates to ensure timely collection and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with merchandising and store operations teams to ensure proper implementation of planograms and alignment with category strategy.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position located in Jeddah, operating within the retail sector as part of the Panda Retail Company – Savola Group.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this Assistant Category Manager role are encouraged to apply.