Category Manager – Asian Food (Japanese Food Products)

Key Responsibilities: • Manage and grow the Japanese/Asian food product portfolio. • Develop category strategies to achieve sales and profitability targets. • Source products and negotiate directly with international suppliers. • Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas vendors. • Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to drive category growth. • Analyze market trends, customer demand, pricing, and competitor activities. • Manage product lifecycle, pricing, promotions, and inventory planning. Candidate Profile: • Proven experience in Japanese food products and the Asian food category. • Strong background in Category Management, Sales, and Business Development. • Experience in category management and product portfolio management. • Hands-on experience in sourcing and negotiating with international vendors/suppliers. • Ability to identify market opportunities, develop category strategies, and drive business growth. • Experience in launching and managing imported food brands in the UAE market is preferred