Category Manager - Private Label

GMG
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Laboratory & Clinical OperationsExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Problem solving","Negotiation","Data analysis"]

Lead development and execution of category strategies for private label, driving sales, profitability, and product innovation. Source and manage a portfolio of private label products, collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, leverage market insights and negotiation skills to optimize performance, and shape the private label offering to align with growth and brand objectives.

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Category Manager - Private Label

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Job Summary

Lead development and execution of category strategies for private label, driving sales, profitability, and product innovation. Source and manage a portfolio of private label products, collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, leverage market insights and negotiation skills to optimize performance, and shape the private label offering to align with growth and brand objectives.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Laboratory & Clinical Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Supplier Management: Identify, meet, assess, and engage suppliers to build strong, collaborative relationships; Motivate and manage suppliers to deliver on performance, quality, and innovation goals.
  • •Procurement & Contracting: Initiate and manage procurement activities and projects within the assigned category; Negotiate and define supplier contracts, ensuring favourable terms, compliance, and performance monitoring.
  • •Strategic Category Management: Own and actively manage the category by driving innovation, quality, and commercial success; Develop and implement category plans that support growth and profitability objectives.
  • •Performance & Forecasting: Produce accurate business forecasts, plans, and recommendations based on key performance drivers; Monitor product performance and market dynamics; Prepare and deliver insightful presentations.
  • •Market & Data Insights: Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning; Utilize data to inform decisions on assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies.

Key Requirements

  • •Strong understanding of category management (assortment planning, pricing, promotion, and lifecycle management)
  • •Private Label Development (product sourcing, supplier collaboration, and private label product development from concept to shelf)
  • •Procurement and Negotiation Skills (supplier selection, contract negotiation, and cost management)
  • •Commercial and Financial Acumen (P&L statements, budgets, margins, and make data-driven commercial decisions)
  • •Data analysis, reporting, and forecasting; Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with ERP systems and category management tools
Experience:10+ yearsFMCGRetailPrivate label
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem solvingNegotiationData analysis
Tech Stack:Microsoft ExcelPowerPointERP

Company Brief

GMG
GMG (Gulf Marketing Group) is a global well-being company that retails, distributes and manufactures consumer, sports, health & beauty, food and home brands across MENA, SEA and Hong Kong, operating retail stores, distribution and manufacturing divisions.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1977
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