Strategic Planner, Everyday Goods & Merchandising

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

Job summary

A global well-being company in Dubai seeks a Category Manager to develop and execute category plans to drive sales and profitability. This role involves collaboration with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure successful implementation of strategies. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in category management. Technical competencies required include proficiency in SAP and MS Office tools, including Excel and Power BI. The position offers opportunities to optimize product assortments and enhance brand visibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management or product assortment.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct market research and analyze sales data.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with different departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans based on market analysis.
• Conduct market research to understand consumer behavior.
• Analyze product assortments to maximize sales and meet demand.
• Develop pricing strategies and execute promotional activities.
• Create effective merchandising plans for retail locations.
• Align category strategies with business goals through collaboration.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage product lifecycle.
• Track category performance and provide regular reports.

Skills

Market analysis

Pricing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Assortment planning

Tools

SAP - BO / BI

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

A global well-being company in Dubai seeks a Category Manager to develop and execute category plans to drive sales and profitability. This role involves collaboration with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure successful implementation of strategies. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in category management. Technical competencies required include proficiency in SAP and MS Office tools, including Excel and Power BI. The position offers opportunities to optimize product assortments and enhance brand visibility.