Seafood Category Specialist - AUH

Bidfood Middle East


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Responsibilities

  • Category Strategy & Growth
  • Develop and execute category plans to drive sales, profitability, and sustainable growth within the seafood segment.
  • Manage the seafood category with channel-specific product assortments aligned to customer needs.
  • Identify opportunities for range expansion, rationalization, and innovation.
  • Market & Performance Analysis
  • Monitor market trends, customer demand, and competitor activities to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Analyze sales data and KPIs to optimize assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies.
  • Use insights to support forecasting, budgeting, and commercial planning.
  • Supplier & Commercial Management
  • Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and cost management initiatives.
  • Build strong partnerships with local and international seafood suppliers.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with Bidfood ME's quality, food safety, and sustainability standards.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Procurement, Logistics, Operations, Sales, and Merchandising teams to ensure seamless execution.
  • Support Sales teams with product knowledge, pricing guidance, and category insights.
  • Coordinate promotional and marketing initiatives to enhance category visibility and performance.
  • Quality, Compliance & Sustainability
    • Ensure exceptional product quality, cold-chain integrity, and regulatory compliance.
    • Promote responsible sourcing and, where applicable, sustainable seafood practices.
Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in category management, preferably within seafood or fresh food.
  • Experience within retail, foodservice, wholesale, or FMCG environments.
  • Category planning & P&L management
  • Sales, margin, and pricing analysis
  • Supplier negotiation & contract management
  • Demand forecasting & inventory optimization
  • Advanced Excel and ERP systems (SAP or similar)
  • Knowledge of seafood supply chains, cold-chain logistics, and food safety standards

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