Career Opportunity at Foodpanda: Hiring “Category Manager” at Lahore || Apr-2026
Exciting Career Opportunity at Foodpanda Pakistan
Foodpanda is on a mission to transform the way food, technology, and culture connect. As part of a global platform operating in 11 countries, we’re driven by innovation, collaboration, and a passion for creating seamless food experiences. Our diverse team of problem-solvers, designers, and strategists is redefining food convenience through cutting-edge solutions and a commitment to excellence.
We are currently hiring for the position of Category Manager – Dairy based in Lahore. If you’re ready to be part of a fast-paced, impact-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Details are as follows:
Position Title: Category Manager – Dairy
Location: Lahore
Role Overview:
The Category Manager – Dairy is responsible for the overall commercial performance, strategy, and profitability of the Dairy category. This role owns the category P&L and is accountable for driving sales growth, margin optimization, supplier negotiations, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate must have strong commercial acumen, experience in contract negotiations, supplier management, and the ability to control and manage category P&L performance.
Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university (MBA preferred).
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in category management, retail, FMCG, or fresh food industry.
- Proven track record of managing P&L and delivering category growth.
- Experience in supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing.
Strategic & Commercial Skills:
- Strong strategic thinking and category planning capabilities.
- Excellent commercial acumen with deep understanding of margins, pricing strategies, promotions, and profitability.
- Ability to develop and execute long-term category growth strategies.
- Strong forecasting and inventory optimization skills.
- Market trend analysis and competitive benchmarking expertise.
Leadership & People Skills:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong stakeholder management abilities.
- Brilliant people management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Negotiation and influencing skills at senior levels.
Job Responsibilities:
Category Strategy & P&L Ownership
- Develop and execute category strategy aligned with company objectives.
- Own and manage the Dairy category P&L (sales, margin, rebates, shrinkage, overhead impact).
- Deliver sales growth and gross margin targets.
- Manage pricing strategy and ensure competitiveness in the market.
Commercial & Negotiations
- Lead supplier negotiations, including, commercial terms, trade agreements, rebates and promotional funding and payment terms.
- Establish long-term supplier partnerships.
- Manage contracts and ensure compliance with agreed terms.
- Conduct regular performance reviews with suppliers.
Assortment & Range Management
- Optimize SKU assortment based on sales performance and customer demand.
- Identify new product opportunities and market trends.
- Plan category layout and merchandising in coordination with operations.
Promotions & Trade Planning
- Plan and execute promotional calendars.
- Negotiate promotional support and marketing contributions from suppliers.
- Evaluate ROI of promotional activities.
Operational & Supply Coordination
- Collaborate with supply chain to ensure product availability and minimize stock-outs.
- Manage shelf-life risks and reduce wastage.
- Monitor inventory turnover and working capital impact.
Market & Competitive Analysis
- Monitor market trends, pricing benchmarks, and competitor activities.
- Identify growth opportunities in private label and branded segments.
