Category Manager (m/w/d) – Schwerpunkt Einkauf
Core
Manage book assortments for retail partners (supermarkets, drugstores) by optimizing product mix, space planning, and supplier relationships to drive sales and customer experience.
Role type
Category Manager (Procurement & Merchandising)
Builds
Shop-in-Shop book solutions for retail partners
Domain
Retail / Publishing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
KPI planning and reporting, assortment optimization, supplier relationship management, inventory control, demand planning, negotiation, strategic thinking, data analysis
Preferred skills
SAP, Microsoft Excel, experience in trade or publishing industry
Responsibilities
Plan, steer, and control KPIs for product groups; develop and optimize book assortments and space concepts for retail partners; manage a fixed portfolio of publishers; plan requirements and control orders and inventory levels; collaborate with sales, logistics, and finance teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC