Category Manager - Amazon Now Saudi Arabia

About the Role

Join an innovative venture transforming grocery shopping in the MENA region. The Amazon Now Saudi Arabia team is seeking a driven individual to build a new business from scratch, managing complex operational, technical, and business elements. The role demands an entrepreneurial spirit, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication to succeed amid ambiguity and competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead relationships with vendors, curate selection, manage category profitability, optimize pricing, and develop your team.
• Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders to align with your strategic direction.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive buying and sourcing strategy for a new category.
• Support category leadership in launching new strategic business initiatives.
• Negotiate and finalize vendor relationships, terms of trade, and operating contracts.
• Build annual seasonal product portfolios to enhance store traffic and engagement.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve metrics like selection, profitability, pricing, and availability.
• Own the profit and loss responsibility to meet revenue and cost targets; collaborate with vendors, operations, and advertising teams to drive profitability projects.
• Refine product assortments at the dark store level to reduce losses and improve customer experience.
• Secure deals during key sales events to provide continuous value to Prime customers.
• Negotiate marketing funds for category visibility throughout regular operations and special events.
• Prepare and close annual Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience proficient in Excel.
• At least 5 years in retail, operations, product or program management, consulting, or business management including negotiation and delivery of results.
• Proven experience in financial analysis and ownership of P&L responsibilities.
• Preferred experience working with large data sets to enhance performance and processes.
• Familiarity with e-commerce and online retail environments is advantageous.

Additional Information

The position requires autonomy, strong business judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding, and often ambiguous setting. You'll collaborate extensively across functions including marketing, marketplace, legal, supply chain, and operations. The company culture emphasizes inclusivity and provides accommodations as needed during the hiring process.

Employer: Afaq Q Tech General Trading