Category Management Assistant / Specialist

IE Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IE Solutions in Dubai is seeking a Category Management Assistant/Specialist to support growth and performance of product categories. You will assist with planning, assortment optimization, pricing, promotions, and performance analysis, working with internal teams and suppliers to align with customer needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong analytical abilities, plus excellent Excel skills for data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Strong understanding of category management, merchandising, retail, or commercial concepts.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills to interpret data.
• Proficiency with Excel or similar data-analysis tools.
• Ability to organize large amounts of product and commercial information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and development of assigned product categories.
• Analyze sales, product, pricing, inventory, and market data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist with assortment planning, product selection, and range optimization.
• Monitor category performance and prepare regular reports, dashboards, and business insights.
• Support pricing and promotional activities to improve sales and category profitability.
• Coordinate product launches, updates, and promotional campaigns with relevant teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential availability or overstock risks.
• Conduct competitor, market, and customer analysis to support category decisions.
• Maintain accurate product, pricing, supplier, and category-related information.
• Collaborate with purchasing, marketing, sales, operations, finance, and other teams to achieve category objectives.
• Support supplier communication and help maintain effective business relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve product visibility, customer experience, and category performance.
• Contribute to process improvements and ensure category activities are completed accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Category management

Merchandising

Retail knowledge

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Category Management Assistant / Specialist Role Description We are looking for a highly organized, analytical, and commercially minded Category Management Assistant / Specialist to support the growth, performance, and strategic development of assigned product categories. In this role, you will support category planning, product selection, assortment optimization, pricing, promotions, and performance analysis. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure the right products are available at the right time and aligned with customer needs and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and development of assigned product categories.
• Analyze sales, product, pricing, inventory, and market data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist with assortment planning, product selection, and range optimization.
• Monitor category performance and prepare regular reports, dashboards, and business insights.
• Support pricing and promotional activities to improve sales and category profitability.
• Coordinate product launches, updates, and promotional campaigns with relevant teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential availability or overstock risks.
• Conduct competitor, market, and customer analysis to support category decisions.
• Maintain accurate product, pricing, supplier, and category-related information.
• Collaborate with purchasing, marketing, sales, operations, finance, and other teams to achieve category objectives.
• Support supplier communication and help maintain effective business relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve product visibility, customer experience, and category performance.
• Contribute to process improvements and ensure category activities are completed accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of category management, merchandising, retail, or commercial business concepts.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret sales and market data.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar data-analysis and reporting tools.
• Ability to organize large amounts of product and commercial information accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
• Good understanding of pricing, assortment, promotions, inventory, and product performance is a plus.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to identify business opportunities and translate data into practical recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• A strong interest in products, market trends, customer behavior, and business growth.

If you are analytical, commercially driven, and passionate about improving product categories and customer value, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.