Junior Category Manager

Boutiqaat; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boutiqaat is seeking a Junior Category Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to drive category growth and profitability. You will work at the intersection of product assortment, purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and marketing category initiatives.

The role focuses on supporting plans, pricing, and stock optimization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver commercial results. English fluency is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in category management, purchasing, merchandising, or related commercial role.
• Experience supporting product assortment, supplier coordination, purchasing, inventory management, or commercial activities.
• Strong understanding of category management, forecasting, pricing, margins, inventory planning, and profitability.
• Excellent analytical and data storytelling skills; proficient in ERP/BI tools and Excel.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support category plans, assortment reviews, product selection, pricing, and margin optimization.
• Analyze market trends, competitors, customer demand, and sales performance to uncover opportunities.
• Contribute to forecasts, budgets, promotions, and initiatives to drive category growth.
• Coordinate with suppliers and assist in evaluating new brands and product opportunities.
• Follow up on purchasing requirements, orders, deliveries, pricing, and availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and stock availability to maintain balance and reduce stockouts.
• Prepare category reports and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Organization

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

BI/reporting tools

MS Office/Excel

Job description

Turn Market Insights into Commercial Success!

Are you passionate about products, consumer trends, and commercial strategy? Do you enjoy turning data into insights, spotting opportunities, and bringing the right products to the right customers?

At Boutiqaat, we're looking for a Junior Category Manager to join our team and help drive category growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of product assortment, purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and marketing category transform business objectives into impactful commercial results.

What You'll Be Doing:

Drive Category Performance

• Support category plans, assortment reviews, product selection, pricing, and margin optimization.
• Analyze market trends, competitors, customer demand, and sales performance to uncover new opportunities.
• Contribute to sales forecasts, budgets, promotions, and initiatives that drive category growth.

Build Strong Supplier Partnerships

• Coordinate with suppliers and support the evaluation of new brands and product opportunities.
• Assist with commercial negotiations through cost analysis, market benchmarks, and performance insights.
• Follow up on purchasing requirements, orders, deliveries, pricing, and product availability.

Keep Products Moving

• Monitor inventory levels, replenishment needs, and product availability to maintain the right balance of stock.
• Identify slow-moving products, excess inventory, and potential stockout risks, supporting actions to improve sell-through.
• Track key category KPIs, including sales, margins, inventory, and supplier performance, and recommend corrective actions where needed.

Bring Categories to Life

• Support promotional campaigns, product launches, brand visibility, celebrity partnerships, and digital initiatives.
• Coordinate brand content and digital assets to ensure products and brands are presented effectively across digital platforms.
• Prepare category reports, highlight trends and opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver commercial plans on time.
• Contribute ideas that improve reporting, automation, and operational efficiency.

What You Bring to the Table:

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in category management, purchasing, merchandising, or a related commercial role.
• Experience supporting product assortment, supplier coordination, purchasing, inventory management, or commercial activities.
• Good understanding of category management, forecasting, pricing, margins, inventory planning, and profitability.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn sales, inventory, and supplier data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems, BI and reporting tools, and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Why Boutiqaat?

At Boutiqaat, you won't just join a company you'll join a movement redefining e-commerce beauty and lifestyle retail. Here, every day offers new challenges, learning opportunities, and a chance to help build a smarter, more efficient operation from the ground up.

Ready to Grow with Us?

Kickstart your career with hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and real impact.