Category Manager, FMCG

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Category Manager managing FMCG product categories for a top E-Commerce service agency in Berlin. Responsible for data-driven category development and supplier management activities with operational oversight.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Category Management within FMCG, leveraging data-driven decision-making and market trend analysis to optimize product assortments and enhance supplier relationships. Proficient in e-commerce strategies and performance analysis to drive sales and inventory control.

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Category ManagementE-Commerce ExperiencePerformance AnalysisSupplier ManagementFluent German

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementAssortment ManagementData AnalysisInventory ControlPricing Strategy

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative MindsetAnalytical MindsetStructured Working Style

Tools & Technologies

Modern Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

FMCGConsumer GoodsRetailMarket TrendsCommercial Function

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As Category Manager FMCG, you take ownership of your product categories and continuously develop the assortment through data-driven decisions as well as a strong sense for market trends and customer needs.
Category development: Independently manage and advance your FMCG categories in e-commerce.
Assortment management: Identify new products, brands and opportunities and select appropriate items using modern analysis tools.
Product management: List new products and maintain product and assortment data to ensure smooth operational execution.
Supplier management: Lead pricing and contract negotiations and expand long-term partnerships with manufacturers and suppliers.
Inventory control: Responsible for ordering and ensuring optimal product availability together with internal stakeholders.
Performance analysis: Analyze sales, margin, pricing, competition and assortment performance to continuously optimize the categories.
Market monitoring: Monitor market trends and consumer behavior and derive new assortment and growth opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, category management, product management, assortment management or a comparable commercial function.
Experience with FMCG or in a retail/trade environment and a good understanding of consumer goods markets.
Experience in e-commerce.
A strong sense for products, brands, trends, pricing, customer needs and commercial potential.
Understanding of how FMCG assortments are evaluated, listed, ordered and managed in online retail.
Analytical mindset and a confident handling of sales, margin, pricing and performance data.
Structured, careful and independent working style – also for operational tasks such as listings, ordering and data maintenance.
Strong communication skills and enjoyment of collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Fluent German and very good English skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation: A performance-based fixed salary that reflects your experience and qualifications.
Flexible working: Hybrid model with 2 home office days, a 40-hour workweek, and flexible hours with start times between 6:00 and 10:00.
Long-term security: Permanent employment contract and 30 days of vacation in a financially successful and future-proof company.
Development: Your professional and personal development is actively supported and accompanied for the long term.
Modern work environment: Enjoy a modern office in the Berlin district of Lichtenberg.
Mobility: Benefit from a subsidized public transport pass or free parking directly at the office.
Team culture: Flat hierarchies, open communication, an informal first-name culture and regular team and company events like "Grill & Chill" foster strong collaboration.
Catering: Free beverages and fresh fruit are available to you during the workday.
Employee perks: Benefit from attractive staff discounts on the assortment and other corporate benefits.