Category Manager – Protein/Dairy/Grains/Poultry/Logistics/Packaging
Alshaya
Kuwait
Ref: GP435-1498 		Alshaya

The Role


The Role

The Role:
Define the tactical & strategic direction of product lines within each category in line with the product calendars as well as assessing & managing the product Business mix to achieve Company Financial & Business objectives.

The Responsibilities:
As Category Manager you will contribute to the success of the brand by defining the tactical and strategic direction of product lines within each category in accordance with the international and regional product calendars.
* Creates and manages financial operating category plan.
* Creates positioning strategy for category based on competitive and market-place strategic assessment.
* Leverages understanding of competitive market-place to project potential threats to category creating positioning strategy for product categories.
* Manages the product lines through their life-cycles: core, seasonal and promotional.
* Leads the development of new product concepts from conception through implementation.

Requirements


Requirements

Skills and Experience:
* Business degree
* 5 years + Category Management experience within food retail/FMCG
* Experience of sourcing and implementing new product lines
* Effective communicator with excellent negotiation skills
* Progressive experience of product or brand management with P&L responsibility.
* Excellent analytical skills
* Advanced Excel

About the Company


About the Company

M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 55 of the world’s most recognised retail brands, including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, P.F. Chang’s, Office Depot and Boots. The company operates 2,200 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Service, Optics, Pharmacy, Office Supplies and Home Furnishings.

Alshaya’s stores can currently be found in 19 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and the UK. It employs more than 28,000 people from over 90 nationalities.

The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments.

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