Category Management Analyst Uganda

About Glovo and the Role

Glovo, a part of the global Delivery Hero Group, is a pioneering local delivery platform operating in approximately 65 countries, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company is publicly traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and included in the MDAX index.

This Category Management Analyst role is embedded within Glovo's Q-commerce business unit that focuses on quick commerce across three main verticals: Groceries, Retail, and Micro Fulfillment Centers (Glovo's own fulfillment channel). The mission is to deliver a wide range of immediate products, from video games to groceries, enhancing city living convenience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure product additions with appropriate margins and availability.
• Drive the defining and refining of product assortment strategies to meet user needs effectively.
• Ensure an excellent shopping experience by properly categorizing and ordering products.
• Design, execute, and monitor processes to enforce content strategy and quality.
• Manage promotional activities and leverage cross-selling opportunities to maximize customer value.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in global markets within FMCG, Retail, or on-demand service sectors, especially in Category Management, Trade Marketing, or Purchasing roles.
• Background in e-commerce is advantageous.
• Understanding of retail business fundamentals and category management principles.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with a data-driven approach to problem-solving and experimentation.
• Excellent communication skills, adept at influencing and building global strategies and networks.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.
• Adaptable to a rapidly evolving, high-growth startup environment with a fast pace.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are beneficial.

Diversity and Inclusion

Glovo values diverse talents from all backgrounds and encourages applications even if candidates do not fulfill every criterion. The company champions an inclusive and supportive work environment where authenticity is welcomed.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive private health insurance to maintain well-being.
• Monthly credits to enjoy Glovo’s services.
• Discounts on transportation, food, and childcare.
• Reduced gym membership fees for a healthy lifestyle.
• Additional leave entitlements, with flexibility to work remotely two days per week and from any location for up to three weeks yearly.
• Enhanced parental leave policies and office-based nursery facilities.
• Access to online therapeutic and wellbeing services to support mental health.

Additional Information

Success at Glovo is measured through both outcomes and alignment with company leadership principles. The organization promotes equal career opportunities across gender, racial, ethnic, ability, age, sexual orientation, and all unique personal attributes, encouraging applicants to share their preferred pronouns.