OTC Category Manager

Nahdi; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nahdi is seeking a Category Manager to support the Category Head in driving product lifecycle, supplier coordination, pricing, and promotional activities within a defined category. The role focuses on ensuring profitable sales, optimal inventory, and effective store fulfilment through data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of retail or FMCG experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in retail, FMCG, or category management roles.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product lifecycle management and category strategy development.
• Support product selection, listing/delisting, and performance tracking based on sales data.
• Coordinate with suppliers, prepare proposals, and support Joint Business Planning (JBP).
• Contribute to pricing, promotions, and in-store activations; monitor effectiveness.

Skills

Category management

Supplier coordination

Pricing & promotions

Inventory optimization

Data analysis

MS Office

ERP systems

English & Arabic

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business / Retail Management / Supply Chain

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Analytics tools

Job description

The Category Manager supports the Category Head in overseeing the product lifecycle within a specific category This role is responsible for assisting in product selection supplier coordination pricing promotional activities and ensuring efficient store fulfilment The role contributes to achieving category sales profitability and inventory targets by handling operational execution supplier follow-ups and performance tracking strong Accountabilities strong strong Category Portfolio amp Product Lifecycle Management strong Support the category strategy development and execution by analyzing sales trends competitor activity and customer insights Assist in the product selection listing and delisting process based on sales performance and market trends Monitor product performance and suggest potential expansions seeding plans and liquidation strategies strong Supplier Coordination amp Contract Support strong Assist in supplier negotiations and contract execution by preparing analysis and supplier proposals Support Joint Business Planning JBP with suppliers to optimize rebates discounts and promotional investments Ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations related to pricing availability and stock replenishment strong Pricing amp Promotions Management strong Conduct market research to support pricing and promotional strategies Work closely with marketing to coordinate promotion calendars advertising plans and in-store activations Track promotion effectiveness and report findings to the Category Head for continuous optimization strong Store Fulfilment amp Inventory Optimization strong Assist in inventory forecasting and demand planning to maintain optimal stock levels Work with supply chain teams to manage order placement replenishment and distribution models Ensure planogram compliance and that stores maintain agreed-upon category layouts strong Cross-Functional Collaboration amp Execution strong Support finance with cost analysis margin optimization and budgeting tasks Liaise with operations to resolve store-level issues related to category availability and placement Provide data-driven insights to help marketing develop effective consumer engagement strategies strong Performance Tracking amp Reporting strong Monitor category KPIs including sales performance profit margins and inventory turnover Prepare reports and dashboards to support decision-making for the Category Department Manager Recommend improvements based on data analysis and competitor benchmarking

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. Experience: 3-6 years in retail, FMCG, or category management roles Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and analytics tools. Languages: English - Arabic