Category Manager – Retail Merchandise & Inventory

About the role

The Category Manager will drive the commercial performance of assigned product categories across multiple retail channels. You will shape category strategy, manage assortment depth, pricing architecture and inventory allocation to meet revenue and profitability targets.

Key responsibilities

• Develop category strategy, product range and Good‑Better‑Best positioning.
• Set pricing architecture, target margins and margin floors.
• Create sales, margin, inventory and Open‑to‑Buy (OTB) plans.
• Determine purchase quantities within approved inventory budgets and allocate stock across four retail channels.
• Monitor performance metrics such as sell‑through, stock ageing, inventory turn, weeks of cover and GMROI.
• Lead promotional, markdown and clearance recommendations to optimise sales and inventory.
• Prepare product briefs covering specifications, quality standards, target cost and commercial requirements.
• Evaluate product samples and recommend items for factory production.
• Analyse category results and present action plans to senior management.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in category management, merchandise planning, buying or a similar retail commercial role.
• Hands‑on experience with Buy Plans / Open‑to‑Buy and strong knowledge of inventory turn, weeks of cover, GMROI, ageing and sell‑through.
• Proven track record of improving revenue, margin or inventory performance.
• Professional working proficiency in Khmer and English.
• Experience in furniture, home appliances, sanitary ware, building materials, licensed/franchise brands or import sourcing is a plus.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (or similar ERP/merchandising system)