Assistant Category Manager - Grocery (Saudi National) at Black & Grey HR

, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Financial Acumen, Decision-Making, Communication, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Detail-Oriented, Time Management, Collaboration

Industry

Description

Black & Grey HR is hiring for a well-established retail group in Saudi Arabia for their supermarket division. Our client is seeking a Saudi National Assistant Category Manager to support end-to-end category operations, assist the Category Manager in strategic planning, and independently handle key tasks to ensure category growth and performance. Key Responsibilities - Support in analyzing industry, pricing, and consumer trends to guide category decisions. - Assist in building and maintaining strong relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers. - Participate in sourcing new suppliers and evaluating their fit with category strategy. - Contribute to preparing annual budgets, sales forecasts, and margin targets. - Assist in executing business plans and monitoring category KPIs. - Manage pricing updates, SKU performance reviews, and margin optimization tasks. - Ensure product availability, timely replenishment, and assortment accuracy. - Coordinate with buyers and merchandisers to enhance product range and shelf visibility. - Track competitor activities, market pricing, and promotional trends. - Handle reports, data analysis, and documentation required for category performance reviews. - Independently manage assigned sub-categories or product groups as delegated by the Category Manager. - Support vendor negotiations and follow up on agreements, timelines, and service levels. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer or Category Manager in FMCG. - Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field. - Strong organizational and analytical skills. - Excellent financial acumen and decision-making ability. - Effective communicator and negotiator. - Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Detail-oriented with excellent time management. - Ability to manage complexity and drive results collaboratively. Benefits - Competitive salary and performance-based incentives - Career growth opportunities within a reputed retail group - Dynamic work environment

Responsibilities

The Assistant Category Manager will support end-to-end category operations and assist the Category Manager in strategic planning. Key tasks include analyzing trends, managing supplier relationships, and monitoring category performance.