Specialist, Category and Commercial

Job description

Company Description foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. Job Description Strategic Planning: Develop and execute category strategies that align with company growth targets and market trends. Vendor Management: Negotiate contracts, pricing, and promotional support with suppliers to ensure competitive margins. Digital Merchandising: Optimize product placement, "searchability," and cross-selling opportunities on the web and app. Performance Tracking: Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), conversion rates, margins and assortment efficiency. Assortment Optimization: Curate the product mix by identifying gaps in the market and delisting underperforming items. Supply Chain Collaboration: Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure high fulfillment rates, on shelf availability and minimal "out-of-stock" occurrences. Pricing Strategy: Implement dynamic pricing models based on competitor analysis and seasonal demand. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 4-6 years of experience in retail category management, procurement, or e-commerce. Deep understanding of the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) sector and online grocery consumer behavior. Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Foodpanda, Shopee, Lazada, etc). Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs). Knowledge in lookerstudio is a plus. Strong grasp of margin calculations, blended margins, COGS (Cost of Goods Sold), and ROI analysis. Experience with inventory management tools or software. Additional Information