Category Manager, FMCG

Jobtailor; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a Category Manager FMCG to take ownership of product categories and continuously develop the assortment through data-driven decisions and market insights. You will independently manage and advance FMCG categories in e-commerce, identify new products and negotiate with suppliers to optimize listings and pricing.

The role requires an analytical mindset, strong communication with suppliers and internal teams, and fluency in German with very good English.

Qualifikationen

• At least 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, category management, product management, assortment management or a comparable commercial function.
• Experience with FMCG or in a retail/trade environment and a good understanding of consumer goods markets.
• Experience in e-commerce.

Aufgaben

• Own and develop FMCG categories in e-commerce.
• Identify new products, brands and opportunities and select items using data analysis.

Kenntnisse

Category Management

E-Commerce Experience

Performance Analysis

Supplier Management

Fluent German

Tools

Modern Analysis Tools

Jobbeschreibung

• As Category Manager FMCG, you take ownership of your product categories and continuously develop the assortment through data-driven decisions as well as a strong sense for market trends and customer needs.
• Category development: Independently manage and advance your FMCG categories in e-commerce.
• Assortment management: Identify new products, brands and opportunities and select appropriate items using modern analysis tools.
• Product management: List new products and maintain product and assortment data to ensure smooth operational execution.
• Supplier management: Lead pricing and contract negotiations and expand long-term partnerships with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Inventory control: Responsible for ordering and ensuring optimal product availability together with internal stakeholders.
• Performance analysis: Analyze sales, margin, pricing, competition and assortment performance to continuously optimize the categories.
• Market monitoring: Monitor market trends and consumer behavior and derive new assortment and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, category management, product management, assortment management or a comparable commercial function.
• Experience with FMCG or in a retail/trade environment and a good understanding of consumer goods markets.
• Experience in e-commerce.
• A strong sense for products, brands, trends, pricing, customer needs and commercial potential.
• Understanding of how FMCG assortments are evaluated, listed, ordered and managed in online retail.
• Analytical mindset and a confident handling of sales, margin, pricing and performance data.
• Structured, careful and independent working style – also for operational tasks such as listings, ordering and data maintenance.
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment of collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Fluent German and very good English skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Category Management within FMCG, leveraging data-driven decision-making and market trend analysis to optimize product assortments and enhance supplier relationships. Proficient in e-commerce strategies and performance analysis to drive sales and inventory control.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Category Management
• E-Commerce Experience
• Performance Analysis
• Supplier Management
• Fluent German

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Product Management
• Assortment Management
• Data Analysis
• Inventory Control
• Pricing Strategy

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Collaborative Mindset
• Analytical Mindset
• Structured Working Style

Industry Keywords

• FMCG
• Consumer Goods
• Retail
• Market Trends
• Commercial Function

Tools & Technologies

• Modern Analysis Tools