We are seeking an experienced and strategic Category Manager – Frozen & Dairy to join a supermarket in Kuwait. In this role, you will take ownership of the Frozen & Dairy category, driving its growth, profitability, and customer appeal. You will be responsible for developing long-term strategies, building strong vendor partnerships, and ensuring optimal product availability and positioning to meet market demands.
Responsibilities
Devise long-term development strategies for product categories.
Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products.
Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services.
Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands.
Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility.
Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category.
Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories.
Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory.
Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in category management, buying, merchandising, or retail purchasing (experience in Frozen & Dairy preferred).
Proven track record of developing and executing category strategies.
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical skills, including demand forecasting and pricing strategy.
Excellent negotiation and vendor management abilities.
Commercial mindset with a focus on profitability and revenue growth.
Ability to collaborate across marketing, merchandising, and supply chain teams.
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