Category Specialist – Dairy & Beverages

About the role

Imtiaz Group is hiring a Category Specialist for its dairy and beverages business in Karachi. The role covers supplier negotiations, product assortment development and commercial reporting within the FMCG and retail environment.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate annual commercial agreements, pricing, trade terms and promotional plans with suppliers.
• Identify and introduce new brands and product assortments to strengthen the product portfolio and meet customer needs.
• Manage supplier relationships to achieve sales, margin and profitability targets.
• Analyze fill rate performance, market surveys and price competitiveness.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Finance, Supply Chain and Operations teams on commercial activities.
• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual commitments such as promotional investments, rebates, credit terms and service levels.
• Resolve pricing, invoicing and commercial disputes with suppliers.
• Prepare commercial reports, business reviews and performance analyses.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably a Master's in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 4-5 years of category management, buying or merchandising experience in the FMCG or retail industry.