Nutraceutical & Nutrition Category Senior Specialist (2022808)

Manage the product mix of the category to achieve the commercial KPIs in line with the department’s strategy and supplier relationship.

Accountabilities:

Category Strategy:

• Develop and execute the category strategy in alignment with the division’s goals.
• Monitor customer data, supplier and brand performance, regional insights, and marketing trends to ensure successful strategy implementation.

Category Portfolio:

• Manage and innovate the category portfolio by identifying new segments based on customer needs and market insights.
• List new products (including first-to-market products) to differentiate assortments and meet customer demands, addressing any gaps.

Category SKUs:

• Lead the listing and delisting process for category SKUs, evaluating performance and initiating potential expansions or liquidations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure optimal SKU distribution and control inventory to meet sales targets and customer needs.

Category Supplier:

• Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers through joint business plans and active involvement in contract renewals.
• Oversee preferred supplier selection and negotiations to drive profit mix and maximize financial outcomes.

Planogram:

• Coordinate product displays (Planograms) by working with space planning and marketing teams, guided by shopper insights and category strategy.

Cross-Functional Alignment:

• Support the category’s promotional calendar by collaborating with suppliers to secure budgets and with marketing to monitor sales, market share, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with marketing and suppliers to develop and implement consumer communication strategies and commercial training for new product launches.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies and tactics that align with category objectives to increase market share and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Monitor financial outcomes, adjusting strategies to maximize profitability.

In-Store Activities:

• Design and execute in-store activities by negotiating rental fees, selecting point-of-sale materials, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and successful execution.

Work Environment:

• Indoors :  80%
• Outdoors :  20%
• Working Days : 5 Working Days
• Days off  : 2 Days Off
• Working Hours : 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1 hour break)

Job Requirements

• Education: BSc Degree
• Experience: 3-5 Year of Experience in Retail
• Computer Skills:  MS Office Suite
• Languages:  English - Arabic