Growth-Centric Category Leader - GMV & Margin | Hybrid

foodpanda; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Foodpanda vouchers

Corporate perks

Annual PandaFlex

Team events

Job summary

foodpanda is looking for a Category Lead in Kuala Lumpur to manage and accelerate growth within key product categories. You will be responsible for driving sales, optimizing margins, and leading a team of Category Managers. Ideal candidates should have 6-8 years of experience in Category Management, ideally within retail or FMCG, with strong negotiation and operational skills. The role offers a hybrid working model and numerous attractive benefits including foodpanda vouchers and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in Category Management, Buying, or Merchandising within Retail or FMCG.
• Experience in grocery or food-related categories.
• Proven ability to scale categories while managing margins.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to accelerate growth for the category portfolio.
• Monitor performance and execute course corrections.
• Drive category profitability and secure strategic supplier investments.

Skills

Category Management

Negotiation

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

foodpanda is looking for a Category Lead in Kuala Lumpur to manage and accelerate growth within key product categories. You will be responsible for driving sales, optimizing margins, and leading a team of Category Managers. Ideal candidates should have 6-8 years of experience in Category Management, ideally within retail or FMCG, with strong negotiation and operational skills. The role offers a hybrid working model and numerous attractive benefits including foodpanda vouchers and a competitive salary package.