Category Manager – EU Food

Stellenbeschreibung:

Manage the end-to-end category management process, including assortment, pricing, supplier management, inventory and promotions
Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with key national, regional and local suppliers
Analyse category performance, customer demand, market trends and assortment gaps to identify growth opportunities and improve supplier and category performance
Build and continuously optimise the product assortment to meet local customer needs and strengthen category competitiveness
Monitor inventory levels and work closely with relevant teams to ensure healthy stock availability and inventory efficiency
Develop and execute category sales strategies, including pricing, promotional activities and other commercial initiatives
Develop long-term category strategies tailored to local market needs, supporting customer acquisition, retention and sustainable growth across key category KPIs
Monitor competitor activity, pricing, assortment and market trends, and translate insights into actionable commercial initiatives
Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations and Product to deliver a best-in-class customer experience

Requirements

Relevant experience in Category Management, Buying, Merchandising, Procurement or Commercial Management, ideally within EU Food category
Strong understanding of customers, market dynamics, product assortment and commercial principles
Experience in supplier management and building effective commercial partnerships
Strong analytical capabilities, commercial awareness and data-driven decision-making skills
Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Highly driven, proactive and results-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Category Management, including supplier management, pricing strategies, and inventory optimization, while leveraging strong analytical skills to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance category performance.