Label Coordinator

Roles and responsibilities

• Build and lead the private label line for Careem Groceries
• Design the go to market strategy for private label brands
• Work with the Category Managers on maintaining the selection strategy in alignment with the overall department & business strategy and requirements..
• Work with the Category Managers to identify the selection which need to be sourced within the private label project across the categories
• Identify and sourcing key consumer trends in online grocery /Q-commerce business
• Source & negotiate the required selection with the best prices, quality and minimum MOQ that meets the business objectives, and ensure a competitive commercial terms with the suppliers.
• Collaborate with the merchandising team to ensure the success of the launched campaigns.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure the stock availability and smooth onboarding of the new added items.
• Collaborate with the pricing team in sourcing competitive prices to maintain the category profitability.
• Work closely with the supplier and maintain the relationship with them through business reviews and growth planning.
• Work with the category assistant to ensure the hygiene of the item's content and maintain the right visibility on the App
  

What You'll Need

Successful candidates will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of people, an insane focus on excellence and customer centricity, and a strong alignment with our core values and purpose.

• At least 10+ years of experience in the grocery private label industry in Buying or Category Management . Time spent in tech or a start-up is a plus
• Experience negotiating with manufacturers, FMCGs or brand owners. You will be proactively reaching out to brands to build a partnership.
• You are an excellent communicator with strong influencing skills.
• You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away
• Analytical skills is a big plus

Desired candidate profile

• You are an excellent communicator with strong influencing skills.
• You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away
• Analytical skills is a big plus
  

What We’ll Provide You

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.