Category Manager

Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.

A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!

Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.

An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options – including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.

Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores – get your favorite products at even better prices!

A wide range of training sessions, courses, and webinars designed to help our employees grow and thrive!

The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.

Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program – our employees' well-being is our top priority!

Smart Lunch – meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices.

Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.

A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.

A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge – despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.

A role within a unique organizational culture – Pepcoolture – where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.

Category Manager (Footwear)

Min. 3 years of experience in Buying or Category Management, including experience in Footwear category, with a proven track record of delivering strong commercial results.

Preferred higher education.

Proficient in Power BI, Excel, and Office 365.

Advanced knowledge of English (min. B2).

Knowledge of fabrics, print techniques, and production processes.

Analytical, creative, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Effective communicator, team player, and customer-focused.

Strong planning, organisation, decision-making, and business awareness.

Adaptable and open to change.

Readiness for business travels (Approximately 20% of working time).

Willingness to work at least 3 days per week from the office in Poznań.

Own the Footwear category end-to-end, with full accountability for range selection, pricing, trading performance, markdown strategy, and stock risk management.

Implement mid- and long-term category strategies and lead in-season trading decisions, including range architecture and full-price positioning.

Partner closely with Planning to deliver financial targets and optimise performance.

Analyse weekly and in-season results, recommending and executing corrective actions where needed.

Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver customer-relevant, value-for-money product ranges.

Oversee product development and selection, ensuring quality, packaging standards, and strong commercial positioning.

Build and manage a competitive supplier base, negotiating pricing and delivery terms to secure margin and speed to market.

Monitor market trends and competitors to strengthen the value proposition and identify sourcing opportunities.

Lead and develop the Category Assistant.