Category Manager

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Cairo
Senior level
eCommerce • Marketing Tech • Software
The Role
The Category Manager will develop strategies to enhance sales and profitability, manage products, vendor relations, inventory, and marketing efforts.
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Description

The Category Manager at LAWAZEM will play a pivotal role in overseeing the development and execution of category strategies to maximize sales and profitability. This position requires a strategic thinker with an analytical mindset, capable of identifying market trends and optimizing product assortments to meet customer demands.

*The job based on Riyadh *

Key Responsibilities:

Category Strategy Development:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies that align with the overall business goals and drive growth.
  • Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decisions.

Product Management:

  • Curate an attractive and competitive product assortment that maximizes sales while minimizing costs.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews of product lines and implement necessary changes to enhance profitability.

Vendor Relations:

  • Establish and maintain excellent relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and contracts.
  • Evaluate vendor performance based on key performance indicators, including delivery, quality, and service levels.

Inventory and Supply Chain Management:

  • Collaborate with supply chain teams to manage inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and minimizing disruptions.
  • Utilize forecasting tools and data to predict customer demand and drive inventory decisions.

Promotion and Marketing:

  • Work with marketing teams to create and execute marketing plans and promotions that enhance brand visibility and drive sales.
  • Monitor and assess the impact of promotional activities and adjust strategies based on performance data.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management or a similar position, ideally within a retail or e-commerce environment.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with category management software.

Top Skills

Category Management Software
Excel
MS Office
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The Company
HQ: Riyadh
64 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

We knew through our experience in Procurement, that more than 70% of procurement transactions are of a low value, and if summed in value it would only represent less than 5% of your total spending, and as a result you and your Procurement team and everyone involved in the approval and accounting process, would be spending majority of your productive time working and approving and processing transactions that does not reflect direct benefit to your organization's goals.

We introduce to you Lawazem
It is the first B2B marketplace that is especially made to solve that problem.
Lawazem consolidates all your operational purchases and spending in one place, whether it is groceries, stationary, cleaning materials, office accessories, or else.

We go beyond to make your work environment even better, by providing gift and flower deliveries to your employees and clients, arrange for internal events, and prepare for your guest and internal meetings through our hospitality partners.

Finally, we even help in becoming your concierge for your international purchases, online purchases that require Credit Cards, and help you improve your sourcing process.

Lawazem is here to help you anytime and everytime.

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