Category Manager – Office

3 days ago

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan METROMAKRO Full time 1,200,000 - 2,400,000 per year

Company Description

METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed

METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad.

METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP's sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees. Sales in 2016/17 were approximately 37 billion Euro.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate trade terms, and ensure quality sourcing at competitive prices.
  • Manage assortment by rationalizing slow movers and introducing high-potential or private-label products.
  • Analyze sales, margins, and stock performances, taking corrective actions to maximize profitability.
  • Plan and execute pricing, promotions, and seasonal campaigns in coordination with Offer Management and Customers & Communications teams.
  • Oversee planogram implementation and ensure product visibility and availability across stores.
  • Maintain accurate supplier and article data within the METRO Management System (MMS) and use insights to optimize stock turnover.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills to achieve category targets.

Qualifications

University degree (Master's or Bachelor's) in Business Administration.

Additional Information

1 to 2 years of experience in the relevant industry.

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