Category Lead - Home & Living at JD.com Inc

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

E-commerce, Retail, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

Strong experience in the Retail/eCommerce sector in Category Management, Buying and/or Trade Marketing within Home & Living in the European market
A strong understanding of the market - and a willingness to disrupt the way it currently operates
Negotiation skills that not only achieve the best-in-class product margins and customer offer, but also inspire

Responsibilities

Define and execute category strategies from scratch, aligning with the company’s vision and goals
Source, select, and onboard brands and products, managing end-to-end processes from negotiation to launch
Build and optimise category storefronts, improving navigation and product discovery for customers
Work in a resource-constrained environment, often relying on manual processes while building scalable systems
Analyse customer feedback, behavior, and category metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to plan and execute impactful promotional campaigns
Manage inventory, pricing, and promotions to drive sales and profitability
Thrive in ambiguity, figuring out solutions with limited resources and adapting to a fast-changing environment
Bring creative ideas to the table to solve challenges and grow the category in innovative ways
Work cross-functionally to align category initiatives with marketing, operations, and tech teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Category ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementProduct SourcingBrand OnboardingE-commerce StrategySupply Chain Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Category Lead position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are needed for the Category Lead role?

Key skills include strategic planning to define category strategies, supplier management for sourcing and negotiation, analytical abilities to interpret customer feedback and metrics, and adaptability to thrive in ambiguity with limited resources.

What is the work environment like at JD.com for this role?

The role involves working in a resource-constrained environment, often relying on manual processes while building scalable systems, and thriving in ambiguity with limited resources in a new and dynamic e-commerce business.

What makes a strong candidate for the Category Lead position?

Ambitious and driven individuals who can build category strategies from scratch, manage supplier relationships, analyze data for improvements, and thrive in ambiguous, resource-limited settings stand out.

JD.com Inc

China's largest online retailer and technology services

About JD.com Inc

JD.com is China's largest online retailer, offering a wide range of products from fresh food to electronics, with a nationwide fulfillment network enabling same- and next-day delivery. The company is transitioning to a technology and service enterprise, leveraging cutting-edge technology and infrastructure to serve nearly 600 million customers and promote innovation across various industries.

Chaoyang, Beijing, ChinaHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$7,918.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Robotics & Automation, Venture Capital, Industrial & Manufacturing, VR & AR, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees