Category Head

About the Role

GRG, a leading retail group in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Category Head to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position reports directly to senior executive management and involves driving category strategy, buying, and merchandise planning across a diverse portfolio of retail categories. The Category Head will hold full accountability for revenue, margin, and inventory performance within their assigned categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategy, budgets, and commercial plans aligned with the company's growth objectives.
• Manage assortment, pricing strategies, promotional activities, and stock levels.
• Achieve revenue, gross margin, and inventory productivity targets.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers, and manage ongoing relationships.
• Lead and develop the category, buying, and planning team.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in category management, buying, or merchandise planning within the retail sector.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize retail category performance.
• Proven track record in achieving financial targets, including revenue, margin, and inventory.

Work Location

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Employment Type

This is a full-time position.

Application Process

Salary details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.