Fresh Category Manager

Keeta; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeta in Kuwait City is seeking a Category Management and Procurement Lead for fresh categories. You will develop category strategies, manage procurement plans, and lead supplier negotiations to optimize assortment and profitability.

Responsibilities include coordinating with procurement, logistics, and marketing, monitoring inventory and promotions, and ensuring compliance with regulations while driving efficiency across operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee specific fresh category (fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy), developing category strategies and procurement plans
• Analyze market trends, consumer demand, and competition to optimize product assortment and improve sales and profitability
• Handle supply chain management, establish strong relationships with suppliers, conduct procurement negotiations, control costs, and optimize supply channels
• Monitor inventory and product turnover, develop promotional strategies to enhance inventory turnover and reduce waste
• Collaborate with various departments (e.g., procurement, logistics, marketing) to ensure smooth product supply, quality, and market promotion
• Stay updated on industry trends, policies, and regulations to ensure business compliance and continuously optimize procurement and operational processes
• Lead and train the team to enhance professional capabilities and work efficiency

Job description

1. 1.Manage and oversee specific fresh category (fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy),developing category strategies and procurement plans;
2. 2.Analyze market trends, consumer demand, and competition to optimize product assortment and improve sales and profitability;
3. 3.Handle supply chain management, establish strong relationships with suppliers, conduct procurement negotiations, control costs, and optimize supply channels;
4. 4.Monitor inventory and product turnover, develop promotional strategies to enhance inventory turnover and reduce waste;
5. 5.Collaborate with various departments (e.g., procurement, logistics, marketing) to ensure smooth product supply, quality, and market promotion;
6. 6.Stay updated on industry trends, policies, and regulations to ensure business compliance and continuously optimize procurement and operational processes;
7. 7.Lead and train the team to enhance professional capabilities and work efficiency.