Assistant Category Manager

Panda Retail Company – Savola Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Jeddah is seeking a professional to support the Category Manager in developing and executing category strategies. The role involves analyzing sales performance, coordinating with suppliers, and implementing promotional campaigns to enhance visibility. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in business or engineering along with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related field. Strong skills in Microsoft Office, negotiation, and analytics are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the Category Manager in developing and executing category strategies.
• Analyze category sales performance and pricing data.
• Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders for timely product delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels for optimal stock management.
• Assist in planning promotional campaigns for increased visibility.
• Maintain accurate product and pricing information.
• Prepare category performance reports for management.
• Follow up on supplier agreements and rebates.
• Collaborate with merchandising and store operations.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business Intelligence (BI)

JDA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

To assist in achieving the department sales, margin, other income and total commercial margin in order to support the company in achieving the sales and bottom-line targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the Category Manager in developing and executing category strategies to ensure achievement of sales, margin, and profitability targets
• Analyze category sales performance, pricing, and promotional data to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decision-making
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of products, promotional materials, and marketing support
• Monitor inventory levels and product availability to ensure optimal stock management and reduced out-of-stock or overstock situations
• Assist in planning and implementing promotional campaigns to ensure effective execution and increased category visibility in stores
• Maintain accurate product and pricing information in the system to ensure data integrity and alignment with commercial policies
• Prepare category performance reports and analyses to ensure management has visibility into key trends and opportunities
• Follow up on supplier agreements and rebates to ensure timely collection and compliance with contractual obligations
• Collaborate with merchandising and store operations teams to ensure proper implementation of planograms and alignment with category strategy

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within related fie

Key Competence

• Knowledge of using Microsoft office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Negotiations s
• Strong Analytical
• Strong Communication
• BI and JDA know