Company Description

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Job Description

Get to Know the Team

At GrabMart Kilat, we're not just building the fastest-growing instant commerce platform — we're building a team that's passionate, driven, and full of energy. As an important vertical under GrabMart ID, we specialize in delivering daily essentials, groceries, and FMCG products to customers in under 30 minutes — and we do it with a whole lot of heart.

Get to Know the Role

We're looking for a strategic and decisive Category Lead to join our organization in Jakarta, Indonesia. In this role, you will drive the performance and growth of your assigned category while leading a talented team to deliver. You'll be part of a dynamic team that believes in ownership, positivity, and growth. You will report to the Manager.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies that align with organizational objectives and market opportunities
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering professional growth and accountability
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and optimize category positioning
• Manage category performance metrics, conduct regular reviews, and implement data-driven improvements to achieve targets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, operations, and finance to ensure seamless execution of category initiatives
• Oversee budget allocation and resource management to maximize return on investment and operational efficiency
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and partners to support category objectives
• Drive innovation and process improvements to enhance category competitiveness and profitability
• Monitor inventory levels, product mix, and assortment to optimize shelf space and customer satisfaction
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on category performance for senior leadership

Qualifications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• 4+ years of experience in category management, product management, or related roles
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with proficiency in performance metrics and KPIs
• Experience with strategic planning and execution in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated expertise in market analysis and competitive positioning
• Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Proficiency in budget management and P&L responsibility

Additional Information

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.