Category Manager Assistant - Grocery E-commerce Retail

Role Overview

The Category Manager Assistant will work alongside the Category Manager to help deliver category plans for a grocery e-commerce dark store environment. The position focuses on assortment planning, pricing, promotions, inventory control, and supplier coordination, with an emphasis on using data and market insights to improve category results and keep products available in line with customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the rollout of category plans aimed at improving sales, strengthening assortment, and positioning the category more competitively.
• Help choose products, oversee lifecycle updates, and execute online merchandising to ensure strong product presentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors, assist with purchase-related follow-up, and help secure on-time deliveries to protect stock availability.
• Assist with pricing decisions and promotional activities designed to lift sales and improve margins.
• Track inventory levels and work with supply chain partners to reduce stockouts and excess stock.
• Research market trends and competitor activity to identify consumer needs and potential category opportunities.
• Review sales performance, monitor key metrics, and prepare reports that support business decisions and category adjustments.
• Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and operations teams to support product availability, promotion execution, and a smooth customer experience.
• Maintain accurate product content on the e-commerce platform, including descriptions, visuals, and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, supply chain management, or a similar discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or retail operations, ideally in grocery or e-commerce.
• Working knowledge of supplier coordination and inventory control.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms and inventory systems is an added advantage.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail, solid organization, analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and a proactive self-starter mindset.

About Snoonu

Snoonu is a Qatar-based super app built to simplify everyday life through fast delivery, shopping, and more in a single platform. The company combines technology with a global team mindset to create practical, customer-focused solutions.

Mission and Culture

The organization aims to become Qatar’s first ultra app and to expand its impact across the region through innovation and technology. Its purpose is to transform daily life by connecting people with more possibilities through digital solutions.

The company values customer focus, integrity, creativity, ownership, efficiency, and teamwork. It also promotes a people-first environment where collaboration and responsibility are central to how work gets done.

Perks and Work Environment

• Exposure to a global working environment with international collaboration.
• Learning support, including budgets, courses, and tools for professional growth.
• High ownership and autonomy over assigned work.
• Generous leave and wellness-oriented time-off policies.
• Agile ways of working across product and operations functions.

Recognitions and Additional Information

The company is certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting a workplace culture that prioritizes people, empowerment, and engagement.

It also holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, highlighting its commitment to quality standards and a safe, supportive environment.

The organization emphasizes sustainability and community contribution through eco-conscious practices and CSR initiatives.

It is an equal opportunity employer that values fairness and inclusion and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.

Applicants are invited to join a team where their ideas and contributions are valued and where they can help shape future growth.

The company also encourages professional networking and staying connected through social platforms.