Category Manager - Sports

Who we are:GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.We are hiring Category Managersacross our key categories including Performance Lifestyle and Seasonal Sports.As Category ManagerYou will play a vital role in shaping product assortments driving sales growth and delivering an exceptional customer experience. You’ll work closely with the buying and merchandising teams oversee inventory optimization and lead cross-functional initiatives to maximize performance in a fast-paced and dynamic retail environment.What you’ll be doing:Lead end-to-end category management including assortment planning pricing and promotional strategyConduct market research and analyze consumer competitor and sales data to shape category directionCollaborate with merchandising logistics and marketing to ensure successful product launches and seasonal planningOptimize inventory levels and supply chain flow using tools like SAP and Power BIBuild strong relationships with suppliers negotiate contracts and ensure favorable pricing and delivery termsTrack and report on category performance identifying improvement areas and driving actionable insightsLead and develop category-specific teams setting clear performance targets and fostering growthWhat we need:Experience: 7 years in category management with at least 5 years in sports fashion or lifestyle retailEducation: Bachelors degree in Business or Supply Chain; postgraduate degree is an advantageSystems: Proficiency in SAP ERP and Power BI with strong data analysis and inventory planning skillsSkills: Excellent negotiation leadership and communication skills; strong commercial acumenLanguages: Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantageMindset: Strategic data-driven customer-focused and agile#J-18808-Ljbffr