Category Manager, Bakery

Rohlik Group

Category Manager overseeing bakery products and coordinating operations with partners and stakeholders. Focusing on process optimization and strategic planning within e-commerce framework.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeMünchen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

AI-supported inventory & margin management: You will take responsibility for continuously reviewing and correcting inventory data and margins, proactively minimizing shrinkage in the demanding fresh bakery category
Price maintenance & master data control: You are responsible for listing and accurately maintaining supplier and purchasing prices for our bakery partners for both the regular assortment and time-critical promotions
Data-driven promotional planning: You support Senior Category Management in the strategic planning and operational preparation of promotions and seasonal highlights
Agile cross-functional coordination: You act as a decisive link and coordinate processes across departments with Marketing and Warehouse teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional experience: You bring initial relevant experience in purchasing, assortment planning or grocery retail (FMCG/Food). An existing network of bakeries or suppliers in the DACH region is a strong plus
Language skills: You have fluent English (spoken and written), as we work in international teams and much internal communication takes place in English. Good German skills are also required for coordination with regional bakery partners
AI knowledge: You are strong in data-driven work and have practical experience using AI tools and in prompt engineering
Product & market expertise: You possess a deep understanding of fresh bakery assortments and current food trends (e.g., Clean Label, artisanal production)
Competencies & mindset: You are characterized by excellent communication skills and a high degree of initiative. You make data-driven decisions and remain absolutely precise even under time pressure
Driver’s license: You hold a valid driver’s license (Class B) to visit suppliers on site

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited vacation days: for a balanced work–life integration
Monthly vouchers: €45 tax-free (via become.1)
€20 monthly subsidy for internet costs
Knuspr Xtra account and 10% discount in the form of Knuspr Credits (cashback)
Great discounts via CorporateBenefits (fitness, travel, tickets, shopping, etc.)
Real growth: We are not a traditional corporation. Here you can help shape Category Management in e-commerce from the ground up and take on responsibility
Knuspr vibe: An international team, flat hierarchies and a friendly, informal culture ("Du" culture), where mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory managementmargin managementprice maintenancedata-driven promotional planningassortment planningpurchasingprompt engineeringdata analysisAI toolsfood trends

Soft Skills

communication skillsinitiativedata-driven decision makingprecision under pressurecross-functional coordination

Certifications

driver's license Class B