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Job summary
A leading retail company based in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Category Manager – Appliances to support day-to-day operations in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in category management or retail buying, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include sales analysis, vendor coordination, and inventory management. This is a full-time role with opportunities for professional growth.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or retail buying.
- Prior exposure to home appliances or consumer electronics retail is preferred.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Support the Category Manager in executing category strategies, pricing, and assortment plans.
- Track and analyze sales performance, stock levels, sell-through, and promotional effectiveness.
- Prepare regular analytical reports using Excel and retail ERP systems.
- Coordinate with vendors for order processing, follow-ups, delivery schedules, and documentation.
- Monitor competitor pricing, promotions, and market trends; share insights with management.
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Job Title: Assistant Category Manager – Appliances
Industry: Appliances Retail
Functional Area: Category Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 3 – 5 Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Business / Marketing / Commerce or related)
Location: UAE
We are looking for an Assistant Category Manager – Appliances to support day-to-day category operations within a large-format retail environment. The role involves sales analysis, vendor coordination, inventory management, and promotional execution. This position is ideal for professionals aiming to grow into a full Category Manager role.
- Support the Category Manager in executing category strategies, pricing, and assortment plans.
- Track and analyze sales performance, stock levels, sell-through, and promotional effectiveness.
- Prepare regular analytical reports using Excel and retail ERP systems.
- Coordinate with vendors for order processing, follow‑ups, delivery schedules, and documentation.
- Assist in negotiating vendor pricing, promotions, rebates, and commercial terms.
- Coordinate with marketing and sales teams for campaign execution and product launches.
- Monitor competitor pricing, promotions, and market trends; share insights with management.
- Ensure accurate SKU, pricing, and promotional data in ERP and reporting systems.
- Support inventory planning to avoid stock‑outs and minimize overstock or aging inventory.
- Provide operational and administrative support to the category management team.
- 3–5 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or retail buying.
- Prior exposure to home appliances or consumer electronics retail is preferred.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficient in Excel and retail ERP systems.
- Good communication and vendor coordination skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Proactive, commercially aware, and eager to learn.
Category Management, Merchandising, Retail Buying, Appliances, Consumer Electronics, ERP, Excel Reporting, Inventory Management, Vendor Coordination, Retail Analytics, Promotions
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