Category Manager
CurrentHandling GCC and African Countries' Products Management with an average monthly revenueof 2.5M USD.1. Financial Management: Directed the preparation of a $32M annual budget, ensuring efficient resourceallocation and financial planning.2. Product Development Leadership: Led end‑to‑end development and launch of 15 products in 6months, resulting in a $2M revenue increase.3. Market Research and Analysis: Conducted in‑depth market research and competitive analysis toidentify trends, opportunities, and consumer preferences, driving product innovation.4. Vendor Management and Profit Optimization: Onboarded 4 new vendors, negotiating pricing andimproving profit margins by 6% on existing products in the small appliances category.5. Project Management: Created and managed project timelines throughout product developmentstages, ensuring timely deliveries.6. Innovation Facilitation: Coordinated brainstorming sessions and design reviews, fostering innovationand product refinement.7. Profitability Strategy: Implemented new strategies to optimize individual product margins,safeguarding overall company profitability.8. Market Expansion: Conducted market visits and research, successfully launching products tailored forthe Tanzania market.9. Portfolio Optimization: Refined product portfolio by eliminating loss‑making SKUs and introducingnew ones, enhancing profitability and market competitiveness.