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JD.com

E-commerce, logistics, and technology platform

Category Manager - Global Food

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree or above.
  • At least 5 years of experience in buying, merchandising, category management, or commercial roles, preferably in retail, e-commerce, or the food industry.
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of sales, margin, pricing, and inventory management.
  • Proven experience in supplier sourcing and commercial negotiation.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to make decisions based on business data.
  • Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Fluent English.
  • Additional European or Asian language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Own the overall commercial performance of assigned categories, including gross merchandise value, gross margin, inventory turnover, availability, and customer growth.
  • Develop and execute category strategies based on customer demand, market trends, and competitor analysis.
  • Identify, develop, and manage local and international suppliers, brands, and manufacturers.
  • Negotiate purchase prices, payment terms, rebates, promotional support, and other commercial conditions.
  • Build and continuously optimize product assortment, including new product introduction and elimination of underperforming stock-keeping units.
  • Develop competitive pricing and promotional strategies to drive sales while maintaining healthy margins.
  • Manage inventory levels, demand forecasting, and replenishment to improve product availability and reduce overstock and aged inventory.
  • Monitor category performance and identify business opportunities through regular data analysis.
  • Work with Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and other commercial teams to deliver business targets.
  • Build relationships with strategic suppliers and explore opportunities for direct sourcing and long-term partnerships.
  • Track market developments, competitors, customer behavior, and emerging product trends across European markets.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in European retail or e-commerce.
  • Experience in international sourcing.

About the Company

JD.com

E-commerce, logistics, and technology platform

JD.com is a large Chinese e-commerce company that sells products directly to consumers and hosts a marketplace where third-party sellers list items. The company relies on its own extensive logistics network to store, pick, pack, and ship orders quickly, offering options such as same-day and next-day delivery. Its platform combines an online store, a marketplace, and technology-enabled services to support its retail and logistics operations. Unlike many competitors, JD.com owns much of its logistics infrastructure and emphasizes supply chain technology to control quality, speed, and efficiency across its products and services, including electronics, healthcare, and property development ventures. The goal is to be a leading, integrated e-commerce and technology platform in China, continually expanding its logistics capabilities, technology solutions, and services for both consumers and third-party sellers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Haidian, China
Founded
1998

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