Category Manager - Dates, Coffee, Roastery, Nuts & Spices

• Build differentiated assortments for each retail concept.
• Source varieties, grades and origins of dates and develop coffee, tea, nuts, dry fruits, spices and roastery ranges.
• Create premium, gifting and Good-Better-Best price architecture.
• Develop Ramadan, Eid and gifting assortments.
• Develop Oman, GCC and international supplier networks and direct sourcing where beneficial.
• Negotiate cost, MOQ, credit, exclusivity, lead time and promotional support.
• Maintain product quality, consistency and alternative sourcing options.
• Develop private-label/exclusive products, pack sizes and premium presentation.
• Coordinate packaging development with Design/Marketing.
• Own Sales, GP, Margin, Stock, Wastage and Ageing.
• Work with Planner on seasonal forecasts and replenishment.
• Analyse product and brand performance and manage promotions without weakening premium positioning.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5years of relevant category/buying experience.
• Strong experience in several of: dates, nuts, spices, coffee, tea, dry fruits or roastery.
• GCC sourcing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of origins, grades and quality differentiation is highly recommended
• Strong supplier network highly desirable.

Core KPIs
Sales • GP% • Margin • Stock Turn • Wastage • Ageing • Seasonal Sell-through • Supplier Terms • New Product Performance.