Category Manager📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Ninja is seeking an experienced Category Manager to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is pivotal in leading category strategy and driving sales, profitability, and market growth within the organization. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of our product categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands.

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of assigned product categories. This includes developing and executing comprehensive strategies that enhance commercial performance, optimize inventory, and foster strong supplier relationships. Collaboration with various cross-functional teams will be essential to achieve overarching business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy development and execution to drive sales, profitability, and market growth.
• Manage assortment planning to ensure a competitive and relevant product offering.
• Develop and implement effective pricing strategies.
• Plan and execute promotional activities to boost sales and brand visibility.
• Oversee supplier management, including negotiations and relationship building.
• Optimize inventory levels to minimize costs and maximize availability.
• Monitor and drive commercial performance of assigned categories.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives.
• Conduct supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and pricing.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in Category Management within the Retail or FMCG sectors.
• Proven experience in category strategy, pricing, promotions, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations.
• Experience managing the Electronics category in a retail or e-commerce environment is required.

Required Skills

• Category Management
• Assortment Planning
• Pricing Strategy
• Promotions Management
• Supplier Management
• Inventory Optimization
• Commercial Performance Analysis
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Category Strategy Development
• Supplier Negotiations
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent Commercial Acumen
• Effective Communication Skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools
• Familiarity with ERP systems, JDA, or forecasting systems is a plus

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.