- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 12 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or above
- Eligibility
- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or higher and at least 5 years of experience in fresh food category management or procurement may apply, especially those with retail, Q-commerce, e-commerce, supermarket, or hypermarket exposure.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Meituan is hiring a Fresh Category Manager in Doha, Qatar to take ownership of a fresh food category and help drive business growth through better assortment, procurement, supply performance, and category execution.
Key responsibilities
- Take charge of one or more fresh categories such as fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, or dairy, and build category plans along with purchasing strategies.
- Review market movement, customer demand, and competitor activity to improve the product mix and support stronger sales and margin performance.
- Oversee supply chain coordination, maintain supplier partnerships, negotiate buying terms, manage costs, and improve sourcing channels.
- Track inventory levels and sell-through rates, then design promotions that help move stock faster and reduce spoilage or wastage.
- Work closely with procurement, logistics, and marketing teams to keep supply flowing smoothly, maintain product quality, and support market-facing promotions.
- Keep up to date with industry developments, regulations, and policy changes to ensure compliance and to continuously improve procurement and operating processes.
- Guide, coach, and develop team members to improve capability and overall execution efficiency.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or higher is required, ideally in marketing, supply chain management, food science, or a similar discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in category management or procurement within the fresh food sector.
- Background in retail, quick commerce, e-commerce, supermarkets, or hypermarkets is preferred.
- Solid knowledge of fresh food market trends, supply chain systems, and category management practices.
- Strong capability in negotiation, data analysis, and understanding market dynamics.
- Good communication, coordination, and people management experience.
- A strong sense of ownership, the ability to perform under pressure, commercial awareness, and an innovative mindset.
Additional information
This role is positioned as a high-impact opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to fast business expansion while gaining broader international exposure.
Category scope
The role may cover fresh categories including fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, and dairy.