Category Manager (Assortment Maintenance)

Role Overview:

As part of METROs Global Solution Center (GSC) you will act as a strategic partner to METROs global procurement and Offer management this role you will lead build and drive the operations of a centralized assortment management capability. You will deliver accurate assortment and market insights and enhance decision-making through analytics and process optimization. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities deep understanding of assortment processes and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead develop and inspire a team of assortment insights professionals ensuring high performance and continuous growth.
• Support the implementation of standardized processes tools and automation for assortment maintenance activities
• Oversee external market screening and competitor analysis to identify trends risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to address strategic business opportunities and implement best practices
• Ensure the quality and consistency of category review decks delivered by the team
• Foster an agile innovative and collaborative team culture encouraging curiosity and continuous learning
• Support transformation initiatives including transitions process improvements and new service development within GSC

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities for process and service improvement in assortment maintenance and insights.
• Drive efficiency and scalability of services provided by GSC
• Set up and further develop team structures and solution teams to support evolving business needs.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with deep expertise in assortment management procurement and market analysis
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills; able to turn complex data into actionable business strategies
• Excellent communicator and influencer skilled in data visualization and storytelling for senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead develop and inspire diverse teams in a global environment
• Collaborative culturally aware and effective at building relationships across functions and geographies
• Demonstrated experience in transformation process optimization and best practice implementation
• Highly organized structured and efficient in managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Agile mindset comfortable with change and iterative improvement
• Fluent in professional English

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Economics or a related field
• 10 years of experience in assortment management procurement analytics or related fields with at least 3 years in a people management role (managing a team of 3 employees)
• Experience in managing GSC operations transitions or leading global teams is preferred
• Experience in retail wholesale or FMCG is a strong plus
• Exposure to international or multi-market environments is an advantage

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time