ATU Duty Free was founded in 2000 as a joint venture between TAV Airports Holding and Unifree Duty Free/Gebr. Heinemann. It is a combination of airport owner/landlord, retailer and distributor/supplier that brings together the three core competencies of the industry and puts us ahead of our competitors.

And it is this unique combination that has moved ATU Duty Free from its beginnings – operating an 80 sq.m store, to becoming, 21 years later, one of the worlds top travel retail companies. We now operate 110 shops covering 25.000 sqm of retail space, spanning 21 airports in 7 countries across the globe.

Headquartered in Istanbul, ATU employs more than 1.600 people worldwide, serving approximately 100 million customers annually.

Due to business growth and team expansion, we are opening an additional position for a Category Specialist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing commercial terms and ensuring effective product and inventory management

• Analyze product assortment and plan purchases to ensure optimal stock levels;

• Prepare regular reports on sales, orders, and inventory performance;

• Maintain proper product availability and display standards in stores;

• Plan assortments for new store openings;

• Communicate and coordinate with suppliers and internal departments (Operations, Visual Merchandising, etc.);

• Support implementation of company merchandising standards.

Requirements:

• Higher education (preferably in Business, Economics, or Marketing);

• Minimum 5 years of retail experience, including at least 2 years in purchasing or category management;

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experience with SAP is an advantage;

• English level – Intermediate or higher;

• Strong analytical and organizational skills;

• Attention to detail, good communication, and teamwork abilities.