Category Specialist

Saat&Saat A.Ş.; Sarıyer; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Saat & Saat A.Ş. is seeking a Category Specialist for its Jewelry team in Istanbul. You will support end-to-end jewelry category management, product planning, sales analysis, vendor coordination, and category development with international brand partners and cross-functional teams.

You will analyze performance, manage assortments, forecast demand, and collaborate with Marketing, E-commerce, Retail Ops, and Supply Chain to execute launches and optimize inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret sales data and translate insights into actions.
• Excellent communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end management of the jewelry category, including product assortment and lifecycle management.
• Assist in building seasonal product assortments with international brand partners.
• Manage daily communication with international brand partners, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support buying, assortment planning, sales forecasting, and replenishment activities.
• Monitor sales performance, stock levels, and KPIs; prepare weekly/monthly reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

English proficiency

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

As the leading and dynamic company in the retail industry, Saat & Saat is looking for a Category Specialist to join its Jewelry team.

In this role, you will support the end-to-end management of the category through product planning, sales analysis, vendor coordination, and category development while working closely with international brand partners and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end management of the jewelry category, including product assortment, portfolio, and lifecycle management
• Assist in building and managing seasonal product assortments in collaboration with international brand partners and group companies
• Manage daily communication with international brand partners, distributors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination
• Support buying, assortment planning, sales forecasting, and replenishment activities
• Monitor sales performance, stock levels, and key business KPIs; prepare weekly and monthly performance reports and provide data-driven recommendations
• Maintain product master data and ensure accuracy across internal systems
• Work closely with Marketing, E-commerce, Retail Operations, Demand Planning, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product launches and category execution
• Conduct market, competitor, and consumer trend analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Support budget tracking and category performance monitoring
• Collaborate with Demand Planning and Supply Chain teams to improve forecast accuracy and inventory efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Category Management, Merchandising, Buying, Product Management, or Brand Management
• Experience in retail, fashion, accessories, jewelry, watches, or lifestyle brands is preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and translate insights into actions
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, formulas, reporting, and data analysis) are required
• Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment