Category Specialist (WM)
WoltFood Delivery company
Almaty, KazakhstanMid
ICONIQ Capital
Highland Europe
83North
EQT Ventures
Tiger Global
DST Global
Operations & StrategyNew
About the role
TL;DR
Support category performance by managing assortment, pricing, promotions, and supplier relationships.
- •About Wolt At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world.
- •In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food.
- •Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world.
- •In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.
- •Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting.
- •Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies.
- •You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way.
- •So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life.
- •Wolt is a Finnish technology company best known for its delivery platform.
- •Today, our platform operates in more than 30 countries and serves over 50 million consumers.
- •Together with DoorDash, we're building the leading local commerce platform worldwide.
- •The role you are looking at is part of Wolt Market
- •our own grocery stores that deliver an exceptional customer experience with fast and reliable grocery delivery.
- •Reporting to the Category Manager, the Category Specialist is responsible for supporting category performance by managing assortment, pricing, promotions, and supplier relationships across assigned categories in Kazakhstan.
- •The role focuses on ensuring the right products are available at the right price while delivering a great customer experience and supporting business growth.
- •The Category Specialist works closely with the Category Manager, Operations, Supply Chain, Content, Marketing, Finance, and supplier partners to ensure strong commercial execution and continuous improvement of category performance.
- •You'll receive guidance and support from experienced colleagues while taking ownership of your daily responsibilities and contributing to the commercial success of Wolt Market Kazakhstan.
- •What you'll be doing Supporting the day-to-day performance of assigned categories through analysis, reporting, and commercial execution.
- •Monitoring sales, profitability, assortment performance, and key business KPIs.
- •Supporting assortment planning and continuously improving the product selection based on customer needs and business performance.
- •Coordinating pricing updates and promotional activities.
- •Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
- •Supporting supplier negotiations and identifying opportunities to improve commercial terms.
- •Working cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Content, Marketing, and Finance to ensure successful execution of category initiatives.
- •Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase operational efficiency.
- •Using data to identify growth opportunities and support business decisions.
- •Our humble expectations 1–3 years of experience in Category Management within Food Industry.
- •You have experience with buying, merchandising, retail, FMCG, or E-commerce.
- •Experience working with suppliers and commercial negotiations.
- •Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and translate insights into actions.
- •Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills.
- •Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- •Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- •Professional English and Russian.
- •Kazakh is a plus.
- •Experience in grocery retail or e-commerce is considered an advantage.
- •We’re looking forward to receiving your application! Please share your CV with us in English.
- •Also, please, be aware that some parts of the interview process will be conducted fully in English.
- •Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities.
- •That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- •We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
- •Beware of recruitment scams: DoorDash, Deliveroo, and Wolt will never ask you to pay money or share sensitive financial information during hiring
- •learn more about our legitimate recruiting process at Recruitment Scam Awareness
Required skills
ExcelVendor ManagementNegotiation
Domain expertise
ecommerceretailfood
Tech stack
Excel
