(Senior) Category Manager - Gaming

Jingdong Retail Germany GmbH; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JD.com’s JD Gaming team in Germany seeks a Category Manager with a proven track record in retail purchasing to drive the Gaming assortment in Germany. You will own the P&L, sourcing, negotiations and pricing, building a competitive, differentiated Gaming offering.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Content teams to maximize visibility, campaigns and profitability while maintaining optimal inventory levels across Germany. fluency in German and strong English are required.

Qualifikationen

• At least 4 years in Category Management and/or Buying in ecommerce/retail.
• Deep understanding of the German Gaming market and its brands.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and ability to form strategic supplier partnerships.
• Data-driven decision making using KPIs to improve category performance.
• Curious, organized, and entrepreneurial with a fast-paced launch mindset.
• Fluent German and good spoken English for collaboration with international teams.

Aufgaben

• Own and optimize the Gaming category offering and assortment using market data and insights.
• Onboard high-potential products and brands, developing future best-sellers.
• Negotiate terms with brands and suppliers and manage marketing budgets.
• Own category KPIs including revenue, traffic, gross margin, inventory, and stock turnover.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Supply and Content to boost visibility and campaigns.
• Plan inventory and procurement to ensure availability while minimizing overstock and aging stock.
• Analyze customer behavior and product performance to identify growth opportunities and improve shopping experience.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Negotiation

Data-driven

German fluency

English proficiency

Entrepreneurial mindset

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.

Our Global Reach

JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world. Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/

What We Offer

Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people‑first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.

About The Team

You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The Role

We are looking for a Category Manager – Gaming, based in Düsseldorf or Berlin, to drive the development and performance of our Gaming category in Germany. As the entrepreneur of your category, you will own its P&L and end-to-end performance — from brand and product sourcing, supplier negotiations and assortment strategy to pricing, inventory management, sales and profitability. This is a highly autonomous role with direct business impact, at the heart of Joybuy’s growth in Germany and across Europe.

What You Will Do

• You own and continuously optimize your category offering and assortment, leveraging market trends, data and competitive insights to select the right brands and products, identify new opportunities and build an attractive, competitive and differentiated Gaming offering.
• You identify and onboard high‑potential products and brands, developing new opportunities and building future best‑sellers within the category.
• You build strategic relationships with brands and suppliers, negotiate the best commercial terms and marketing budgets, and optimize procurement costs.
• You own your category performance across key KPIs including revenue, traffic, conversion, gross margin, inventory levels and stock turnover, taking action to achieve your commercial and profitability targets.
• You work closely with Marketing, Operations, Supply and Content teams to increase product visibility and develop impactful commercial campaigns, including major promotional events, flash sales and brand activations.
• You optimize inventory and procurement planning, ensuring product availability while minimizing overstock, ageing inventory and slow‑moving products.
• You analyze customer behavior, product performance and customer feedback to identify new growth opportunities and continuously improve the assortment and shopping experience.

What We Are Looking For

• You have at least 4 years of experience in Category Management and/or Buying on the retailer side, within an e-commerce or retail environment.
• You have a strong understanding of the German Gaming market, its consumers, distribution landscape, key brands and suppliers.
• You have strong commercial negotiation skills and can independently develop new supplier relationships, lead negotiations and establish strategic partnerships.
• You are data‑driven and comfortable using data and KPIs to identify opportunities and issues, make business decisions and optimize category performance.
• You are curious, organized and have an entrepreneurial mindset, with the drive to build and grow a business in a fast-paced launch environment.
• You are fluent in German and have a good command of English, including spoken English, enabling you to collaborate effectively with international teams.

At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

About us

What started as one bold idea in China has grown into one of the world's most trusted technology and supply chain businesses. Today, JD.com (JINGDONG) serves more than700 million customers, using technology, logistics and innovation to create smarter, faster and more connected experiences. From retail and logistics to technology, healthcare and beyond, we're solving real-world challenges and making everyday life easier. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities for the people who grow with us.

Our global business

Our teams work across 20+ countries and regions, building smarter supply chains and helping businesses and communities connect across borders. From technology hubs and retail operations to logistics networks and corporate teams, we're creating opportunities to learn, collaborate and make an impact on a global scale. Whether you're joining us in Europe, the Middle East, Asia or the Americas, you'll be part of one global team working towards a shared purpose. So let’s do this. Let’s deliver joy.