Strategic Category Manager – Data-Driven Growth

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Dubai seeks a Category Manager to lead end-to-end category management, driving sales growth, profitability and market share while optimizing inventory and assortment across channels. You will develop and execute category strategies, oversee assortment planning, pricing and lifecycle management, and coach Buying and Merchandising teams to align with brand positioning.

The role requires 7 years of category management experience, strong analytics, supplier negotiation skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management.
• 7 years of category management experience with sales and margin impact.
• Certification in SAP and Power BI is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in SAP ERP tools and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Own category strategy and commercial priorities.
• Lead assortment planning and lifecycle management.
• Perform market/consumer insights to shape plans.
• Develop promotional plans to improve sales and stock health.
• Manage Buying and Merchandising teams to meet brand positioning.
• Negotiate supplier terms and pricing.
• Utilize SAP, Power BI to monitor performance.
• Maintain inventory and working capital targets.
• Collaborate with Logistics and other functions.
• Present category performance to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Commercial acumen

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Supply chain management degree

SAP and Power BI certification

Postgraduate degree advantageous

Tools

SAP ERP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Confidential in Dubai seeks a Category Manager to lead end-to-end category management, driving sales growth, profitability and market share while optimizing inventory and assortment across channels. You will develop and execute category strategies, oversee assortment planning, pricing and lifecycle management, and coach Buying and Merchandising teams to align with brand positioning.

The role requires 7 years of category management experience, strong analytics, supplier negotiation skills, and