Seafood Category Manager
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*As Seafood Category Manager, you will oversee and develop the seafood assortment strategy, managing channel-specific ranges and ensuring the category remains competitive, profitable, and aligned with customer expectations.
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- **Role Overview:***As Seafood Category Manager, you will oversee and develop the seafood assortment strategy, managing channel-specific ranges and ensuring the category remains competitive, profitable, and aligned with customer expectations.
- Your deep understanding of seafood products, supply chains, and market dynamics will enable you to optimize performance, lead supplier partnerships, and support commercial initiatives across the business.* **Responsibilities:**
- **Category Strategy & Growth**
- Develop and execute category plans to drive sales, profitability, and sustainable growth within the seafood segment.
- Manage the seafood category with **channel-specific product assortments** aligned to customer needs.
- Identify opportunities for range expansion, rationalization, and innovation.
2. Market & Performance Analysis
- Monitor market trends, customer demand, and competitor activities to maintain a competitive edge.
- Analyze sales data and KPIs to optimize assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies.
- Use insights to support forecasting, budgeting, and commercial planning.
3. Supplier & Commercial Management
- Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and cost management initiatives.
- Build strong partnerships with local and international seafood suppliers.
- Ensure supplier compliance with Bidfood ME’s quality, food safety, and sustainability standards.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Procurement, Logistics, Operations, Sales, and Merchandising teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Support Sales teams with product knowledge, pricing guidance, and category insights.
- Coordinate promotional and marketing initiatives to enhance category visibility and performance.
5. Quality, Compliance & Sustainability
- Ensure exceptional product quality, cold-chain integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Promote responsible sourcing and, where applicable, sustainable seafood practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science, or a related field.
- Minimum **3 years’ experience** in category management, preferably within seafood or fresh food.
- Experience within retail, foodservice, wholesale, or FMCG environments.
- Category planning & P&L management
- Sales, margin, and pricing analysis
- Supplier negotiation & contract management
- Demand forecasting & inventory optimization
- Advanced Excel and ERP systems (SAP or similar)
- Knowledge of seafood supply chains, cold-chain logistics, and food safety standards
Application Question(S)
- Will you be able to relocate to Riyadh KSA
Education
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience
- Seafood industry: 5 years (Preferred)
- Category Management: 5 years (Preferred)
- Demand forecasting & inventory optimization: 5 years (Preferred)
- Category planning & P&L management: 5 years (Preferred)
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