Senior Category Manager (m/w/d) – FMCG

Job Description

We are looking for a driven (Senior) Category Manager to support the development of our FMCG (Personal Care, Health & Wellness, Baby, Pets, Household & Laundry, Toys) assortment for the German market.

You will play a key role in building and optimizing your category from day one: selecting the right products, shaping the offer, and contributing directly to the growth of a fast-scaling e-commerce business.

This is a unique opportunity to join a project built from scratch, with real ownership and impact on commercial performance.

What you will do:

• You select and curate the best products and brands for your category, ensuring a competitive and relevant assortment for German consumers
• You lead the end-to-end implementation of new products and brands, from sourcing and onboarding to launch and performance tracking
• You contribute to the development and execution of category strategies, including pricing, promotions, and assortment optimization
• You monitor key business metrics (sales, margin, conversion, traffic) and identify opportunities to improve category performance
• You analyse customer behavior, feedback, and market trends to refine the offer and enhance the user experience

About You

• 4 to 10 years of experience in one or several categories of FMCG, ideally from the retail or e-commerce side
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the German market and consumer behavior
• Exceptional analytical abilities, data sensitivity, and logical thinking.
• Effective communicator with a passion for continuous learning.
• Highly driven, innovative, team-oriented, and committed to aligning personal contributions with organisational goals.
• Fluent in English and advanced level at minimum in German
• Based in Düsseldorf (preferred) or open to Berlin

What We Offer:

• The exciting opportunity to shape category strategies and contribute to the growth of a new and dynamic e-commerce business.
• A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact on JD.com's regional presence.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, pension, and performance bonuses.

At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.