Category Manager - Private Label
Careem
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Build and lead the private label line for Careem Groceries
- Design the go to market strategy for private label brands
- Work with the Category Managers on maintaining the selection strategy in alignment with the overall department & business strategy and requirements..
- Work with the Category Managers to identify the selection which need to be sourced within the private label project across the categories
- Identify and sourcing key consumer trends in online grocery /Q-commerce business
- Source & negotiate the required selection with the best prices, quality and minimum MOQ that meets the business objectives, and ensure a competitive commercial terms with the suppliers.
- Collaborate with the merchandising team to ensure the success of the launched campaigns.
- Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure the stock availability and smooth onboarding of the new added items.
- Collaborate with the pricing team in sourcing competitive prices to maintain the category profitability.
- Work closely with the supplier and maintain the relationship with them through business reviews and growth planning.
- Work with the category assistant to ensure the hygiene of the item's content and maintain the right visibility on the App
- At least 5+ years of experience in the grocery private label industry in Buying or Category Management . Time spent in tech or a start-up is a plus
- Experience negotiating with manufacturers, FMCGs or brand owners. You will be proactively reaching out to brands to build a partnership.
- You are an excellent communicator with strong influencing skills.
- You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away
- Analytical skills is a big plus
- Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
- Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
- Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
- Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year.
- Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.
- Required