Overview
Assistant Category Manager Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at ACCEL HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS
Title: Assistant Category Manager
Company: ACCEL HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Position: Assistant Category Manager / Category Executive
Key Responsibilities
Category Management
- Support the development and execution of category strategies to drive sales, profitability, and market share growth.
- Manage product assortments to ensure alignment with customer demand and market trends.
- Monitor and analyze category performance metrics including sales, margins, and inventory levels.
- Assist in implementing pricing strategies to maintain market competitiveness.
Supplier & Vendor Management
- Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Support negotiations on pricing, promotions, and commercial terms.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure product availability and timely deliveries.
Inventory & Demand Planning
- Assist in maintaining optimal inventory levels to avoid stock shortages and excess inventory.
- Collaborate with supply chain teams on demand forecasting and replenishment planning.
Promotions & Marketing
- Support the planning and execution of promotional campaigns, seasonal offers, and pricing initiatives.
- Coordinate with marketing teams to improve category visibility and sales performance.
- Assist in managing promotional calendars and campaign execution.
Market Research & Competitive Analysis
- Conduct market research to identify customer preferences, industry trends, and growth opportunities.
- Monitor competitor activities, pricing strategies, and new product introductions.
Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare sales, inventory, and promotional performance reports.
- Analyze data and provide recommendations to improve category performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with merchandising, logistics, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful execution of category plans.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align category initiatives with business objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 13 years of experience in Category Management, Merchandising, Buying, Retail Operations, E-commerce, or FMCG.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools is preferred.