(Senior-)Category Manager (m/w/d)
Core
Strategically manage product categories (Living, Outdoor, Leisure, Pet Supplies) for a leading European online retailer to ensure optimal market positioning and customer satisfaction.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (E-Commerce)
Builds
Competitive product assortments and category strategies for international markets
Domain
E-Commerce / Retail / Outdoor & Home Goods
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, supplier selection and negotiation, market and trend analysis, sales and margin analysis, seasonal planning, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Product development, private label concepts
Technologies
E-Commerce platforms, sales data analytics tools
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize competitive assortments based on market and trend analysis; Select, develop, and manage international suppliers; Negotiate prices and terms to identify cost-saving opportunities; Analyze sales figures, margins, and inventory levels; Plan seasonal procurement strategies; Collaborate with sales, quality management, and logistics teams; Participate in product development and private label concepts