Category Manager Assistant - Grocery E-commerce Retail

Role Overview

The Category Manager Assistant plays a vital role in aiding the Category Manager in planning and executing strategies for product selection, pricing, promotions, and inventory in grocery e-commerce dark store operations. This position demands strong market insight, analytical capability, and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance category outcomes and ensure products meet customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of category strategies to boost sales, broaden product assortment, and strengthen market presence.
• Collaborate on product selection, management of product lifecycle, and implement online merchandising tactics for effective presentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure smooth product orders and timely stock replenishment.
• Assist in pricing strategy formulation and promotional campaign execution to increase sales and improve profit margins.
• Constantly monitor inventory levels and liaise with supply chain teams to avoid stock shortages or excess.
• Perform ongoing market and competitor research to spot trends and identify expansion opportunities.
• Analyze sales metrics and generate reports to guide informed decision-making and category adjustments.
• Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure product availability and timely promotions for a positive customer experience.
• Maintain accurate and appealing product content including descriptions, images, and specifications on the e-commerce platform.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Between 1 and 3 years of professional experience in category management, merchandising or retail operations, preferably within grocery or e-commerce sectors.
• Experience engaging with suppliers and managing inventory effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) and comfortable with data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and inventory management systems considered advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to thrive in dynamic team settings.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-driven and proactive in administrating tasks.

About Snoonu

Snoonu is a Qatar-based Super App revolutionizing daily living through rapid delivery, shopping, and integrated services, supported by a tech-driven global team. The company's mission is to become the region’s leading ultra app fostering innovation and connectivity. Snoonu embraces core values of customer centricity, integrity, creativity, ownership, smart work, and teamwork.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Work within an international, globally connected team.
• Access to budgeted learning programs and development resources.
• High degree of autonomy with ownership over your projects.
• Generous leave policies promoting wellness and work-life balance.
• Agile work methodologies applied across the organization.
• Certified Great Place to Work® culture.
• ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications for quality and safety standards.

Company Commitment

Snoonu is dedicated to sustainable business practices, corporate social responsibility, and fostering diversity and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of e-commerce and technology.