Senior Category Specialist- KSA Based
- Full-time
Company Description
Homzmart is an end to end community that connects home professionals with homeowners who can browse home designs, furniture, accessories and products and also can find reviews, referring professionals, take advice from professionals and read articles about home improvement.
Job Description
Analysing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
Creating and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category
Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products
Overseeing a team of analysts and other support staff
Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services
Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across channels
Placing appropriate orders to ensure product availability meets demand
Leading category management projects to optimise ranges and related merchandising
Collaborating with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
Creating forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory
Managing budget development and revenue for the category
Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams.
Qualifications
Strong previous experience in category management is a must
Strong knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
Ability to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data
An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends
Strong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company
An analytical mind with strategic ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS Office
Good understanding of numeracy
Additional Information
Candidate must be KSA resident