Junior Category Manager – Fresh

Rohlik Group

Junior Category Manager – Fresh focusing on food retail, managing suppliers and optimizing category performance. Supporting commercial strategies and collaborating across teams to enhance product offerings.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeMünchen • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the commercial performance of the Fresh category
Work closely with suppliers and support category reviews and commercial negotiations
Help manage assortment, pricing and promotions across subcategories such as bakery, frozen, dairy and ready-to-eat
Collaborate with Marketing and Supply Chain to support campaigns and stock availability
Support the introduction of new products and seasonal ranges
Monitor supplier pricing, stock situation, trends and operational updates
Work with data, reports and analysis to support better commercial decisions
Help optimise processes across the fresh category value chain — from supplier coordination to daily execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

We’re looking for someone who combines commercial curiosity, analytical thinking and a willingness to learn
At least 1+ year of experience in category management, buying, sales support, trade marketing or a similar commercial role
Experience in Fresh, Food retail, FMCG or e-commerce is a strong advantage
Understanding of categories such as bakery, frozen, dairy or ready-to-eat is a strong plus
Strong interest in working with data, Excel and AI tools in daily practice
Good organisational skills and the ability to follow through on tasks
Strong communication skills and confidence working with suppliers and internal teams
Advanced German and advanced English (written and spoken)
Driving licence (Class B) is required for supplier visits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited vacation days to support a healthy work-life balance
Monthly vouchers: €45 tax-free via become.1
€20 monthly internet allowance
Knuspr Xtra account and 10% discount in the form of Knuspr credits / cashback
Great discounts through Corporate Benefits – fitness, travel, tickets, shopping and much more
Real growth: we’re not a traditional corporate. Here, you can help shape Category Management in e-commerce from the ground up and take on real ownership
Knuspr vibe: an international team, flat hierarchy, and a first-name culture where mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn

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Hard Skills & Tools

category managementdata analysiscommercial negotiationsassortment managementpricing strategypromotions managementsupplier coordinationoperational updatestrend monitoringExcel

Soft Skills

commercial curiosityanalytical thinkingwillingness to learnorganisational skillstask follow-throughcommunication skillsconfidencecollaboration

Certifications

driving licence (Class B)