Category Manager (Non-Food), Kyiv / Kharkiv

Education:

University Degree

Work experience:

Working hours:

Full-time, hybrid

Our client, a rapidly growing Ukrainian supermarket chain, is looking for an experienced Category Manager – Non-Food to join its team.

Requirements:

University degree;
At least 2 years of experience in Non-Food Category Management;
Experience in retail or B2C is a strong advantage;
Confident user of MS Office and other PC applications; experience with 1C is required;
Good understanding of pricing principles and commercial analytics;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with large volumes of data;
Fast learner with a proactive approach to professional development;
Result-oriented, responsible and goal-driven, with strong execution skills.

We offer:

Official employment and a competitive compensation package;
Monday–Friday, 9:00–18:00;
Opportunity to work from the Kyiv or Kharkiv office in a hybrid format;
During the onboarding period, business trips to Kharkiv will be required to gain an in-depth understanding of the stores and key business processes;
Employee reservation from mobilization, medical insurance, and compensation for fuel, accommodation and mobile communication expenses;
Professional development, training and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Manage and develop assigned non-food categories, including household chemicals, home care products, pet food and seasonal goods;
Build and optimize the assortment matrix and develop category strategies aligned with business objectives;
Manage supplier relationships, including commercial negotiations, partnership development and portfolio optimization;
Monitor and analyze market trends, competitors and pricing strategies to identify growth opportunities;
Analyze key category performance indicators, including ABC analysis, stock turnover and slow-/non-moving products, and implement initiatives to improve category profitability and efficiency;
Plan, coordinate and manage category activities to achieve sales, profitability and other business targets.