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Category Manager - Meat

·Germany

ClosedOn-siteFull-timeCategory ManagementRetail

Oversee the strategic development of the meat category, including assortment optimization, pricing, supplier management, sales promotions, KPI tracking, and sustainability compliance for a major food producer supplying retail markets.

Responsibilities

Develop forward-looking category strategies for the meat segment based on market trends (e.g., organic, animal welfare, plant-based alternatives)
Optimize regional, national, and international product assortments for fresh and self-service meat products
Select and manage regional, national, and international suppliers, conduct price and contract negotiations, and ensure quality standards
Design effective sales promotion and advertising measures and provide merchandising recommendations to retail markets
Take responsibility for sales and margin performance, optimize inventory levels with logistics, and report to department head
Ensure compliance with all food and animal welfare regulations and drive sustainability initiatives (e.g., animal welfare labeling, packaging reduction)

Requirements

Completed commercial or food-specific vocational training
Several years of professional experience in purchasing or category management
In-depth product knowledge of the meat segment (pork, beef, poultry, lamb, game)
Analytical and conceptual thinking with a structured, independent, and customer-oriented working style
Strong communication and negotiation skills with assertiveness and tact
Proficient in MS Office and common ERP systems

Benefits

Secure job in a crisis-proof industry
Flat hierarchies and a collegial environment
Thorough onboarding with helpful colleagues
Qualified further training opportunities
Subsidized staff canteen with daily changing breakfast and lunch menus; free coffee, tea, and water
Company bicycle leasing program (JobRad)
Air-conditioned office
Employee discount card for EDEKA retailers in northern Germany

Relevance

This vacancy is no longer accepting applications.