Senior Manager Category Analysis

About Basamh Group

Basamh Group, with over 75 years of experience, operates a consumer-centric ecosystem serving the MEA region. The group focuses on growing people and companies through empowerment and collaborative relationships. Key entities include Basamh Trading Company (BTC) for retail distribution, Specialized Food Services (SFS) for HORECA, GoodyCo for marketing and brand building, and Thokoman Foods for manufacturing. The company is guided by values of true ownership, passion to grow, transparency, and family spirit, aiming to build long-term partnerships and a legacy of homegrown success stories.

Role Overview: Senior Manager Category Analysis

This full-time role for a Senior Manager Category Analysis is based in Jeddah or Makkah, Makkah region. The position involves leading the development of category analytics frameworks and portfolio strategies, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term foodservice vision and channel priorities. The role requires 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of category analytics frameworks and portfolio strategies aligned with the company’s long-term foodservice vision and channel priorities.
• Identify new category opportunities, white spaces, and portfolio expansion initiatives across HORECA channels.
• Oversee the design and optimization of category structures, assortment strategies, and product hierarchies to improve channel relevance and portfolio clarity.
• Analyze category performance, market trends, customer behavior, and operational insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, finance, marketing, and operations to ensure category strategies are scalable and executable.
• Ensure the existing product range is continuously aligned and integrated within the broader strategic portfolio framework.
• Drive the development of category planning tools, assortment methodologies, and governance frameworks to improve consistency and decision quality.
• Support channel and commercial teams through strategic portfolio recommendations, mix optimization, and category positioning guidance.
• Prepare and present executive-level reports, dashboards, and strategic insights for senior leadership and management discussions.
• Establish and monitor category KPIs related to assortment effectiveness, channel fit, portfolio productivity, and long-term category growth.
• Collaborate in the development and execution of the Division’s ABCs and OKRs, ensuring alignment with other Functions' leadership.
• Make critical decisions that support the Division’s strategic and tactical direction.
• Develop plans for respective functions/teams, providing inputs that align with and support the Division’s goals and objectives.
• Delegate tactical responsibilities to emerging leaders within the Division, enhancing succession planning.
• Measure and track relevant OKRs and metrics to ensure goal achievement and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Set clear performance objectives, offer necessary support, and regularly evaluate and provide feedback to direct reports for continuous development.
• Actively participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent for the function.
• Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and monitor workflow.
• Create opportunities for team members to contribute to improvement, innovation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Own the budgeting cycle and proactively contribute to the budgeting process.
• Manage departments effectively within budget, providing accurate reports on progress and challenges encountered.
• Formulate strategies that drive positive financial impact while mitigating financial and operational risks.

Required Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Work Environment and Culture

Basamh Group is committed to fostering a culture of growth through continuous development, including hands-on learning, online resources, interactive training, and personalized coaching. The company cultivates an environment where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered, promoting a family spirit and collective success.