Category Management Planner

At Avolta (SIX: AVOL), our people are at the driving force behind our success. With a team of over 76,000 individuals representing more than 150 nationalities, we are a truly global company driven by passion, innovation, and excellence.

Born from the combination of Dufry and Autogrill, Avolta is redefining the travel experience through the dedication and expertise of our diverse workforce. Across 73 countries and 1,000 locations, our teams bring energy, creativity, and commitment to delivering world-class travel retail and food & beverage experiences.

We operate across multiple channels - including airports, motorways, cruise ships, ports, railways, and more - offering endless opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our people are empowered to make an impact, supported by a culture that values teamwork, development, and innovation.

Sustainability and social responsibility are embedded in our strategy, ensuring we grow in a way that benefits both our employees and the communities we serve.

Are you looking for a dynamic, international career where your contributions truly matter? Join Avolta and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel - together.

WHO WE ARE:

Avolta is the world’s leading travel experience player. With a traveler-centric philosophy and a geographically diverse network, the travel retail and F&B company addresses the needs of up to 2.3 billion passengers each year, with 5,500 outlets in more than 75 countries across six continents. Guided by their Destination 2027 strategy and boosted by their recent combination with travel F&B giant Autogrill, the company is well positioned to realise their ambition to create a Travel Experience Revolution through their many locations at airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports and railway stations amongst others.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Category Management Planner will support the Liquor category team with sales analysis, assortment coordination, and vendor management. This role ensures the smooth execution of product lifecycle processes and supply chain follow-up across global distribution centers. It involves close collaboration with the Regional Manager and cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential. The position is based at Avolta’s global headquarters in Madrid.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze sales performance and new product launches, providing actionable recommendations to the Regional Manager.
• Coordinate product lifecycle activities, including delisting proposals and updates to the global assortment.
• Monitor country and brand performance using dashboards and trackers, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Manage vendor-related data, including updates to the Global Vendor Mapping and price lists across regions.
• Support vendor engagement through meetings and presentations, including business reviews and novelty showcases.
• Ensure timely follow-up on price approvals and supply chain processes for new product orders.
• Handle vendor portal access and resolve related issues in coordination with IT and vendor teams.
• Collaborate with Distribution Centers (UK, BCN, HK, MIA) to address assortment and supply chain incidents.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree; entry-level position.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Desirable: Experience in Travel Retail.
• Strong analytical and financial problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in data extraction and interpretation across systems and regions.
• Self-driven, reliable, and able to work independently

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