Category Manager Timberland

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking an experienced category manager to oversee category management within the sports division. This role involves driving sales growth, optimizing inventory, and ensuring product assortments align with customer demand. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in category management, and proficiency in tools like SAP and Power BI. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to shape category strategies in a competitive retail landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management within retail.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market and sales data.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee category assortment planning and execution.
• Conduct market research and evaluate sales data.
• Develop promotional plans and monitor supplier performance.
• Manage inventory levels and partner with logistics teams.

Skills

Category management

Market research

Inventory optimization

Supplier negotiation

SAP proficiency

Power BI proficiency

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.

The incumbent will oversee category management within GMGs Sports Common division driving sales growth optimizing inventory and ensuring product assortments align with customer demand and business objectives. Reporting to the Head of Category / Brand the incumbent will develop and implement strategies to enhance category performance and maintain GMGs leadership position in the sports retail industry.

• The incumbent will manage all aspects of category assortment planning and execution including product selection pricing and inventory optimization.
• Conduct in-depth market research to evaluate customer trends competitor activity and sales data to contribute to the shaping of category strategies.
• The incumbent will develop promotional plans to maximize category profitability and align with seasonal opportunities.
• Oversee the buying and merchandising teams to ensure product assortments meet customer expectations and align with GMGs strategic goals.
• The incumbent will monitor supplier performance negotiate contracts and secure the best pricing and delivery terms.
• Leverage tools such as SAP and Power BI to assess category performance identify improvement areas and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing product availability with cost efficiency.
• Partner with the logistics team to ensure seamless product flow and proactively resolve supply chain challenges.
• Prepare and present comprehensive category performance reports offering insights and recommendations to senior leadership.