Category Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Category Specialist to join our Commercial team. The role will support category planning and execution by analyzing commercial performance, managing product lifecycle activities, monitoring pricing and promotions, and maintaining an effective product assortment.The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and experience in retail, FMCG, e-commerce, buying, merchandising, or category management.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze category sales, margins, profitability, inventory, customer behavior, and product performanceMonitor category KPIs and prepare reports to support commercial decisionsConduct market and competitor analysis to identify trends, pricing movements, and assortment opportunitiesExecute category plans in line with the company's commercial objectivesCoordinate new product listings, assortment changes, and product discontinuationsMaintain accurate product information, hierarchy, attributes, and master dataMonitor product availability and inventory performance to minimize shortages and excess stockSupport pricing reviews, promotional planning, and merchandising activitiesEvaluate promotional performance and recommend improvementsCoordinate with suppliers regarding pricing, product information, promotions, and commercial requirementsCollaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Inventory, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Merchandising, and Quality teamsPrepare category reports, dashboards, presentations, forecasts, and commercial summariesMaintain pricing files, promotional calendars, and category documentationRequirementsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or a related fieldMinimum of 2 years of experience in category management, commercial operations, buying, merchandising, retail, FMCG, e-commerce, or a related commercial roleStrong analytical skills and the ability to interpret sales, margin, inventory, and customer dataGood understanding of category management, product lifecycle, pricing, promotions, and assortment planningAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPointKnowledge of ERP systems and business intelligence tools such as Power BI is preferredStrong communication, coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment