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Category Development Manager, Arla Foods

2 weeks ago

Muscat, Muscat, Oman Arla Foods UAE, Oman & Qatar Full time 90,000 - 120,000 per year

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Muscat, OM

Category Development Manager, Arla Foods – Muscat, Oman
Are you ready to leverage your expertise in category management to make a real difference in a global market? Do you thrive on analyzing trends and collaborating with a diverse team to drive impactful results? If so, this is your chance to shape the future of dairy at Arla in Oman

"At Arla, you'll play a key role in translating insights into action, ensuring our brands and categories grow in line with both local needs and global ambitions. We're looking for someone who enjoys working across functions and cultures to deliver results that matter,"
says Gwen Gautier, Head of Category Development.

Read more about our part of the business here: Inside Arla | Arla.

How You Will Make An Impact
You will be a driving force behind the execution of category strategies in Oman, ensuring alignment with global guidelines while tailoring approaches to local market needs. Your deep market and consumer insight will be crucial as you work with cross-functional teams and support stakeholders with expert advice.

  • Plan and execute specific category strategies in line with global guidelines and local brand plans.
  • Act as expert in nominated categories, analyzing and interpreting industry, market, and consumer/shopper trends.
  • Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to deliver category objectives and drive local category growth.
  • Partner with key retailers to identify growth opportunities, design joint business plans, and develop exclusive campaigns that drive category performance for both Arla and the customer
  • Monitor brand tracking KPIs, provide input to local strategy, and recommend changes to category plans as needed.
  • Coordinate successful P&L management in collaboration with product management, net revenue management and sales.

You will sit within our Category Development department, reporting directly to the Head of Category Development.

What Will Make You Successful
You bring a strong analytical mindset and a collaborative approach, with a proven track record in category management or a related field. Your ability to turn complex data into actionable strategies, coupled with your experience in an international matrix organization, will set you up for success.

  • Advanced knowledge and either 5–6 years of relevant experience or a combination of significant years of experience (10–15 years + special training) in category management or a related field.
  • Experience working in an international matrix organization.
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, particularly in market and consumer insights.
  • Excellent command of Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to build strong relationships across functions.
  • Arabic language is a plus.

You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team, where we support each other's growth. You'll benefit from a steep learning curve and have plenty of opportunities to make an impact.

What do we offer?
At Arla, we know that our success is driven by your growth. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your ambition and ideas are truly valued. Here, you'll have the opportunity to shape innovative solutions in a dynamic industry, contributing to Arla's leadership in sustainability and the market. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues in a team that embraces diversity, inclusion, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact.

Would you like to join us?
If you want to shape the future of dairy and drive category performance with a passionate team, please apply as soon as possible. We process applications on a continuous basis and will close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

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