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Senior Category Manager

ProcurementProcurementFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Germany

Posted

91 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expGerman

Job Description

Senior Category Manager

SHOP APOTHEKE EUROPE

• Contribute to the strategic management of multiple categories in Austria by translating overarching company and country objectives into concrete category initiatives and initiating appropriate corrective actions when performance deviates from plan. • Work closely with Controlling, Country Management and the extended Country Management team as part of the annual planning and forecasting processes. • Bring category expertise, market knowledge and data-driven recommendations to support sound financial planning. • Continuously optimize assortment strategy and the onboarding roadmap, including bundles and sets, to increase average basket value and contribution margins while maintaining strong market coverage. • Act as the strategic interface to cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Pricing, Procurement, CRO, Marketplace, CRM, Country Management) to ensure aligned execution and actively shape country-specific projects. • Lead a small team of three Category Managers, foster their professional and personal development, and establish efficient processes and scalable ways of working.

Job Requirements

  • Several years of experience in Category Management within e-commerce or highly online-driven business models (e.g., marketplace, food delivery, online retail), ideally with experience managing at the country level and working cross-functionally.
  • Hands-on experience in forecasting, margin management and performance management, with a solid understanding of how category decisions impact the P&L.
  • Experience as a member of a steering committee or similar bodies and the motivation to actively contribute to cross-cutting commercial topics.
  • Ability to grasp complex interrelationships and derive strategic priorities from data, market trends and company objectives.

Benefits

  • Personal development: We promote and support your individual growth through a variety of internal and external training programs.
  • Remote work: If your role does not require office presence, we offer flexible work location options — including up to 20 days per year working from anywhere within the EU.
  • Company pension plan: We offer a company pension scheme and provide access to an external advisor to inform and support you.
  • Mental health: Receive quick, professional support from psychologists at nilo if you feel overwhelmed in your private or professional life — anonymously and free of charge.
  • Redcare events: We strengthen team spirit through creative team events and celebrate our successes together at regular company parties.
  • Mobility: We provide a fully funded Deutschlandticket (German public transport pass) for your use at any time.
  • Sports: Stay healthy. Benefit from an M-membership package with Urban Sports Club and access a wide range of sports activities.

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