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OTC Category Manager (2023743)

Nahdi Medical Co.
Jeddah, KSA
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Category managementProduct lifecycle managementRetail operationsSupplier coordinationSupplier negotiationPricing strategy
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Role Overview

Support the Category Head in managing the product lifecycle for a specific over-the-counter category.

Contribute to category sales, profitability, and inventory targets through product, supplier, pricing, promotional, and store fulfilment activities.

Category and Product Lifecycle

  • Support category strategy using sales trends, competitor activity, and customer insights.
  • Assist with product selection, listing, and delisting based on sales performance and market trends.
  • Monitor product performance and suggest expansion, seeding, and liquidation strategies.

Supplier Coordination

  • Assist with supplier negotiations and contract execution by preparing analyses and supplier proposals.
  • Support joint business planning with suppliers to optimize rebates, discounts, and promotional investments.
  • Ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations for pricing, availability, and stock replenishment.

Pricing and Promotions

  • Conduct market research to support pricing and promotional strategies.
  • Coordinate promotion calendars, advertising plans, and in-store activations with Marketing.
  • Track promotional effectiveness and report findings to the Category Head for optimization.

Fulfilment and Inventory

  • Support inventory forecasting and demand planning to maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Work with supply chain teams on order placement, replenishment, and distribution models.
  • Ensure planogram compliance and agreed category layouts in stores.

Collaboration and Reporting

  • Support Finance with cost analysis, margin optimization, and budgeting tasks.
  • Liaise with Operations to resolve store-level availability and placement issues.
  • Monitor sales, profit margin, and inventory turnover KPIs and prepare reports and dashboards.
  • Recommend improvements using data analysis and competitor benchmarking.

Job Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • 3–6 years of experience in retail, FMCG, or category management roles.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and analytics tools.
  • English and Arabic language proficiency.

Work Environment

  • The role is primarily indoors, with 90% indoor work and 10% outdoor work.
  • The schedule is five working days with two days off, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a one-hour break.

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