Category Manager-Home & Living

JD.COM; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading e-commerce company in Düsseldorf seeks a Category Manager for their Home & Living category. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of e-commerce experience, a deep understanding of market dynamics, and exceptional analytical skills. This role involves developing sales strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing profit margins. If you're innovative and driven in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifikationen

• At least 3 years of e-commerce experience in Home & Living categories.
• Deep understanding of Home & Living categories with strong market insights.
• Established relationships within the Home & Living network in Europe.

Aufgaben

• Lead purchasing and sales activities for the Home & Living category.
• Drive gross profit margin and gross merchandise value for assigned categories.
• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies.
• Identify and engage with potential partners and manage supplier relationships.
• Curate and select products that align with consumer demand.
• Analyze sales and procurement data to propose improvements.

Kenntnisse

Analytical abilities

Data sensitivity

Logical thinking

Effective communication

Continuous learning

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, the company has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Know more about us: https://corporate.jd.com/

Responsibilities

• Category Management: Lead purchasing and sales activities for the Home & Living category.
• Performance Ownership: Drive gross profit margin (GPM) and gross merchandise value (GMV) for assigned categories. Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Sales Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies, including pricing structures and promotional campaigns.
• Procurement Negotiations: Identify and engage with potential partners, manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and cost efficiencies, validate fees, and ensure accurate data maintenance.
• Product Selection: Curate and select category-specific products that align with consumer demand and usage scenarios.
• Resource Coordination: Collaborate with international supply chain teams to secure necessary resources and support.
• Data-Driven Optimization: Analyze sales and procurement data to identify trends, propose improvements, and enhance gross profit margins.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 3 years of e-commerce experience in Home & Living categories.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of Home & Living categories with strong market insights and proven purchasing expertise.
• Network: Established relationships within the Home & Living network in Europe.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities, data sensitivity, and logical thinking. Effective communicator with a passion for continuous learning.
• Mindset: Highly driven, innovative, team-oriented, and committed to aligning personal contributions with organizational goals.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape category strategies and contribute to the growth of a new and dynamic e-commerce business. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about any of the categories mentioned, we’d love to hear from you!