Category Senior Manager

Miral Group
United Arab Emirates
Full timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 8-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Commercial acumen","Analytical mindset","Strategic thinking","People management","Stakeholder management"]

Drive assigned merchandise categories end-to-end, leading product development from concept through production and launch. Manage supplier and vendor relationships, oversee IP design submissions and sample approvals via licensing portals, and ensure products meet UAE regulatory, testing, compliance, and audit requirements. Own open-to-buy and gross profit targets, analyze sales and inventory data to optimize performance, and partner with planning and inventory teams on intake schedules and slow-moving stock.

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Miral Group
Miral Group
2 months ago

Category Senior Manager

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Job Summary

Drive assigned merchandise categories end-to-end, leading product development from concept through production and launch. Manage supplier and vendor relationships, oversee IP design submissions and sample approvals via licensing portals, and ensure products meet UAE regulatory, testing, compliance, and audit requirements. Own open-to-buy and gross profit targets, analyze sales and inventory data to optimize performance, and partner with planning and inventory teams on intake schedules and slow-moving stock.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own and drive development of assigned merchandise categories.
  • •Lead end-to-end product development from concept through production and launch.
  • •Manage IP design submissions, sample approvals, and production processes through online licensing portals.
  • •Manage category budgets (open-to-buy, cost of goods, freight costs, gross profit targets) and monitor category performance through reporting and reviews.
  • •Ensure UAE regulatory, testing, compliance, and audit requirements are met, while partnering with Merchandise Planning teams on buy plans and intake schedules.

Key Requirements

  • •8–10 years of experience in retail buying and product development.
  • •Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
  • •Proven experience managing multiple merchandise categories and end-to-end product development.
  • •Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers, and vendor networks.
  • •Experience managing budgets, gross profit targets, and open-to-buy processes.
Experience:8-10 yearsRetailMerchandisingProduct developmentSupplier management
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Commercial acumenAnalytical mindsetStrategic thinkingPeople managementStakeholder management
Licenses:IP design submissions
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeExcelRetail systemsOnline licensing portals

Company Brief

Miral Group
Develops and operates destination attractions and leisure experiences in Abu Dhabi, including theme parks, entertainment venues, hotels, and real estate on Yas Island and other major tourism projects.
Industry: Theme Parks & Attractions
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2010
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