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Category Manager

Confidential
Fresher
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
  • Posted 9 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Own the category strategy for assigned categories (preferred Sports ) , defining vision, positioning, and commercial priorities in line with overall business goals.
  • Lead assortment planning and execution, including product selection, pricing, life-cycle management, and inventory optimization for all relevant channels and store clusters.
  • Conduct in-depth market and customer analysis, including trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights, to shape short- and long-term category plans.
  • Develop and oversee promotional and campaign plans to maximize category sales, margin, and stock health, aligned with seasonal and brand opportunities.
  • Lead and guide Buying and Merchandising teams to ensure assortments meet customer expectations and reflect the desired brand and category positioning.
  • Monitor supplier performance, negotiate commercial terms and contract, and secure competitive pricing, trading conditions, and service levels.
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing product availability, stock productivity, and working capital targets across the category.
  • Partner with Logistics and Supply Chain to ensure smooth product flow, managing risks around lead times, availability, and supply chain disruptions.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive category performance reviews and business cases to senior leadership, providing clear insights and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Retail Operations, Finance, and other functions to align on pricing, promotions, space, and investment decisions.

More Info

Job Type:
Permanent Job
Industry:
Other
Function:
Retail
Employment Type:
Full time

Job ID: 151877041

Last Updated: 02-08-2026 07:02:30 PM
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