Category Manager - Home Appliances

JD.com; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain technology provider in London seeks an ambitious Category Manager for Home Appliances. In this role, you will support category strategies, develop supplier relationships, and execute sales plans to ensure optimal product offerings. The ideal candidate should have FMCG experience and excellent analytical skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including health insurance and bonuses.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in category management within FMCG, especially Home Appliances.
• Strong understanding of market insights and consumer behavior.
• Proficient in data analysis and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end category management process.
• Develop partnerships with supply partners.
• Analyze metrics to improve category performance.
• Monitor inventory for optimal stock levels.
• Develop and execute sales strategies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Merchandising expertise

Analytical abilities

Effective communication

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Join to apply for the Category Manager - Home Appliances role at JD.COM

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD; HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. We are seeking an ambitious and driven Category Manager to support building our UK Home Appliance assortment focusing on Major Domestic Appliance (MDA) product assortments, providing the best selection of items for our UK consumers at the best price. The ideal candidate will have experience in category management and building meaningful supplier relationships to ensure the optimum product offering is developed for our customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and shape category strategies and contribute to the growth of a new and dynamic e-commerce business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end category management process within the Home Appliance product assortment.
• Support the category leader in developing and nurturing strategic partnerships with national and local supply partners.
• Analyse key metrics and range gaps to derive strategies on how to improve supplier and category performance.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Assist in developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies, including pricing structures and promotional campaigns.
• Develop long-term category strategies which are fit for the local market to ensure customer acquisition and retention as well as growth in key category KPIs.
• Cross-department engagement with supply chain, app development and marketing to deliver a best-in-class service to our customers.

Qualifications

• Procurement, Merchandising or Buying experience within FMCG. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Home Appliance categories.
• Understanding of consumers, with market insights and purchasing expertise.
• Exceptional analytical abilities, data sensitivity, and logical thinking.
• Effective communicator with a passion for continuous learning.
• Highly driven, innovative, team-oriented, and committed to aligning personal contributions with organisational goals.

What We Offer

• The exciting opportunity to shape category strategies and contribute to the growth of a new and dynamic e-commerce business.
• A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact on JD.com\'s regional presence.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses.

JD.com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About JD.com

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618) is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. The company\'s cutting-edge retail infrastructure seeks to enable consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want it. JD.com is ranked 44th on the Fortune Global 500 list and is China\'s largest retailer by revenue, serving over 600 million annual active customers.

Our Global Business

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. JD.com\'s operations span multiple countries, serving customers worldwide. Key international segments include Joybuy (online retail in Europe), International Logistics, Cross-border Import, and more.