Category Manager - FMCG

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Hiring Remotely in Madrid, ESP
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The Role
Manage the FMCG category across assortment, pricing, suppliers, inventory, and promotions. Develop category strategies, optimize product selection, monitor performance and stock availability, identify growth opportunities through market and customer analysis, and build supplier partnerships. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations, and Product teams to deliver competitive pricing, relevant assortment, and strong commercial performance in an e-commerce environment.
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Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.

Our Global Reach

JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/

What We Offer

Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.

About The Team

You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Category Manager to support the development and growth of our FMCG category, ensuring we provide customers with the right selection of products at competitive prices.

The ideal candidate will have experience in category management, buying, merchandising or procurement, with a strong ability to build meaningful supplier relationships and translate market and customer insights into effective category strategies.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape category strategy and contribute to the growth of a dynamic and fast-growing e-commerce business.

What You Will Do
  • Manage the end-to-end category management process, including assortment, pricing, supplier management, inventory and promotions.
  • Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with key national, regional and local suppliers.
  • Analyse category performance, customer demand, market trends and assortment gaps to identify growth opportunities.
  • Build and continuously optimise the product assortment to meet local customer needs.
  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure healthy stock availability and inventory efficiency.
  • Develop and execute category sales strategies, including pricing and promotional activities.
  • Develop long-term category strategies tailored to local market needs.
  • Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations and Product teams.
About You
  • Relevant experience in Category Management, Buying, Merchandising or Procurement, ideally within FMCG.
  • Strong understanding of customers, market dynamics, assortment and commercial principles.
  • Experience in supplier management and building effective commercial partnerships.
  • Strong analytical capabilities and data-driven decision-making skills.
  • Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Highly driven, proactive and results-oriented.
  • Fluent in Spanish and English.

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.

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Skills Required

  • Relevant experience in category management, buying, merchandising, or procurement
  • Experience within FMCG
  • Strong understanding of customers, market dynamics, assortment, and commercial principles
  • Experience managing suppliers and building commercial partnerships
  • Strong analytical capabilities and data-driven decision-making skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proactive, driven, and results-oriented approach
  • Fluency in Spanish and English
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The Company
HQ: Beijing
28,380 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

JD.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: JD) is China's largest retailer, online or offline, and the world's third largest Internet company by revenue. With more than 300 million customers, JD.com is expanding quickly in China because consumers increasingly demand the authentic, high-quality products JD is known for. We work closely with both domestic brands and top international brands to bring fresh food, apparel, home appliances, baby products and more to Chinese consumers. To power this massive business we operate our own nationwide logistics network, from warehouses to the last mile. We can deliver up to 90% of orders same- or next-day, making our service the fastest and most reliable delivery service of any large-scale e-commerce company in the world. By investing in the most cutting edge technologies, JD.com is shaping the future of retail in China and beyond. Our scientists are working on innovative solutions for all parts of our business using big data, artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, virtual and augmented reality, unmanned vehicle systems, and more. Headquartered in Beijing, JD.com is a Fortune Global 500 company with offices around the world, including in New York, Tokyo and a research and development center in Silicon Valley.

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