Senior Category Manager Small Domestic Appliances

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

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Vendor Manager responsible for category growth and profitability. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent vendor management capabilities. This role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance customer experience and optimize inventory management.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience with Excel and account management.
• Experience using data to influence business decisions.
• Experience with business analysis and P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Drive category growth and manage profitability.
• Manage inventory levels and supplier engagement.
• Collaborate with operational teams to drive efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership presence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional/military experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Access

SQL

Job description

Amazon UAE is looking for a smart, enthusiastic, hardworking, and creative Senior Vendor Manager to join our appliances business based in Dubai. We offer a convenient and safe online shopping experience with online payment options, cash on delivery, and free returns.

The Senior Vendor Manager will be responsible for developing and owning the P&L and strategy for one of the categories at a regional level in UAE. The role involves driving category growth, managing profitability, and improving customer experience.

We seek a seasoned individual with strong analytical skills, excellent business judgment, vendor management and negotiation skills, curiosity, and a passion for creating a world-class shopping experience. The role requires on-ground work and collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors of all sizes, requiring leadership presence and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain data quality for the product catalog and build brand destinations within Amazon.
• Create launch plans for new products, brands, and categories.
• Manage site placements, promotions, and coordinate with suppliers and the event calendar.
• Design and execute targeted marketing campaigns in coordination with relevant teams.
• Provide reporting and success metrics for campaigns and merchandising activities.
• Review sales and key metrics to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Manage inventory levels, supplier engagement, and inventory health.
• Handle inbound shipments, including fill rate, SKUs, operational issues, lead time, and quality deviations.
• Manage category KPIs, inventory forecasting, and assortment planning.
• Collaborate with operational teams to drive efficiencies.

Qualifications include:

• At least 5 years of experience with Excel and account management, project or program management, or buying.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional/military experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL.
• Experience using data to influence business decisions.
• Experience with business analysis and P&L management.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and drive alignment.

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