Category Manager
On-site · Poznań, Greater Poland, Poland
Job Summary
Category Manager for the Underwear category at Pepco, responsible for end-to-end range selection, pricing, trading performance, markdown strategy, and stock risk management; lead in-season trading decisions, range architecture, and full-price positioning; collaborate with Planning to meet financial targets; analyze weekly results and drive corrective actions; lead cross-functional efforts to deliver customer-relevant, value-for-money product ranges; oversee product development, maintain quality/packaging standards, and secure strong margins; build a competitive supplier base with favorable pricing and terms; monitor market trends to identify sourcing opportunities; lead and develop the Category Assistant; travel ~20% and work at least 3 days per week from the Poznań office.
Required Qualifications
- Min. 3 years of experience in Buying or Category Management, including required experience in the clothing category (experience in the underwear category is strongly preferred)
- Proven track record of delivering strong commercial results
- Preferred higher education
- Proficient in Power BI, Excel, and Office 365
- Advanced knowledge of English (min. B2)
- Knowledge of fabrics, print techniques, and production processes
- Analytical, creative, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Effective communicator, team player, and customer-focused
- Strong planning, organisation, decision-making, and business awareness
- Adaptable and open to change
- Readiness for business travels (approximately 20% of working time)
- Willingness to work at least 3 days per week from the office in Poznań
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