Category Manager – Office at METRO/MAKRO

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Strategies, Supplier Relationships, Negotiation, Assortment Management, Sales Analysis, Pricing, Promotions, Planogram Implementation, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Company Description METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad. METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees. Sales in 2016/17 were approximately 37 billion Euro. Job Description Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate trade terms, and ensure quality sourcing at competitive prices. Manage assortment by rationalizing slow movers and introducing high-potential or private-label products. Analyze sales, margins, and stock performances, taking corrective actions to maximize profitability. Plan and execute pricing, promotions, and seasonal campaigns in coordination with Offer Management and Customers & Communications teams. Oversee planogram implementation and ensure product visibility and availability across stores. Maintain accurate supplier and article data within the METRO Management System (MMS) and use insights to optimize stock turnover. Demonstrate strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills to achieve category targets. Qualifications University degree (Master's or Bachelor's) in Business Administration. Additional Information 1 to 2 years of experience in the relevant industry.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate trade terms, and ensure quality sourcing at competitive prices.