Senior Category Manager

Your responsibilities:

• Increasing sales and profit in the assigned category.
• Creating an optimal product offer and building the assortment structure in terms of strategy, pricing, quality – including preparing briefs for new products in line with market trends.
• Monitoring competitors’ activities and searching for new solutions and inspirations – both product- and trend-related – to develop new product categories.
• Cooperating with suppliers and with PGS purchasing offices in Europe and Asia.
• Cooperation with other departments such as planning, marketing, and logistics 
• Continuously improving sourcing processes and searching for alternative options – new markets, new suppliers – and cooperating with the sourcing office.
• Monitoring sales and stock levels.
• Developing the commercial offer and managing sales.
• Planning, organizing, and supervising the work of a subordinate employee.
• Ensuring that all tasks are carried out in accordance with the company’s core processes and guidelines.

Our requirements:

· Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the apparel category.
· Preferred experience in negotiating contracts with international suppliers.
· Higher education.
· Understanding customer needs and the ability to independently identify product functionalities.
· Advanced command of English.
· Good knowledge of MS Office.
· Strong analytical skills and excellent self-organization.
· Ability to work in a team and under time pressure.
· Creativity and trend awareness.
· Willingness to travel for business.
· Category B driving license.

What we offer:

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe. 
• A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy! 
• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure. 
• An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options – including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more. 
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores – get your favorite products at even better prices! 
• A wide range of training sessions, courses, and webinars designed to help our employees grow and thrive! 
• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment. 
• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program – our employees' well-being is our top priority! 
• Smart Lunch – meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices. 
• Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries. 
• A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations. 
• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge – despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere. 
• A role within a unique organizational culture – Pepcoolture – where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work