Category Manager (Food)

Company Description

As the region’s leading local tech organization, we’re proud to say that we have been delivering for millions of people right across MENA for the past 18 years.

We were founded in Kuwait in 2004, and acquired by Delivery Hero (DHER) in 2015. This gives us a unique outlook - local knowledge with global expertise. It also allows us to innovate, create, and bring new technologies for the betterment of the MENA region, such as q-commerce, sustainable packaging, cloud kitchens, autonomous delivery vehicles, robots, and drones.

We deliver across 9 countries with more than 4,500+ employees! Our food delivery business works with over 27,000 brands and almost 50,000 branches.

Our q-commerce concept, talabat mart (121 Stores), now delivers groceries to customers in Bahrain, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE in 30 minutes or less!

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s leading local delivery platform operating in 70+ countries worldwide

Job Description

• Analyzing data or insights to determine 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 optimize 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

• Proven experience as Food category manager is a must.
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in MS Office
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Excellent communication and people skills
• BSc/BA in business administration, marketing or related field