At Kranis, we turn ideas into global brands and we need someone to manage, optimize, and grow our product categories. As our Category Manager, you will combine data, strategy, and execution to boost sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies, including assortment planning, pricing, promotions, and inventory, to meet sales and profit goals

• Analyse market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to discover new gaps and opportunities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams – merchandising, marketing, logistics, finance—to execute campaigns and initiatives

• Build and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure smooth supply chain performance

• Monitor key performance indicators

• Identify underperforming products and recommend corrective actions such as delisting or repositioning

• Stay informed of industry developments, including e-commerce tools, digital shelf analytics, and shopper trends

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field

• At least 3 years of experience in category, product, or assortment management—ideally in e-commerce or retail

• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis and forecasting

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with experience handling suppliers

• Proficiency in data tools and systemsA strategic thinker with a collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset

What We Offer

• A strategic role with direct influence on the growth of our brands

• Cross-functional collaboration with marketing, product, logistics, and finance teams

• Professional development in analytics, vendor relations, and category planning

• Hybrid working model with flexibility at our Poeldijk office

• A supportive, international culture that values experimentation and real impact