Dry Category Lead

Role summary

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The Dry Category Lead will manage and grow GrabMart’s dry-grocery category in Indonesia, covering products such as packaged foods, household goods and other non-perishable items. The role typically requires experience in category management, e-commerce, retail, FMCG or marketplace operations, along with strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills. The candidate is expected to develop assortment and pricing strategies, identify growth opportunities, manage supplier and merchant relationships, improve promotions and availability, and deliver revenue, margin and customer-growth targets. Strong communication, stakeholder management, Excel or data-analysis capability and comfort working in a fast-changing environment are important. Knowledge of Indonesian consumer behavior and online grocery trends would be advantageous.

About the employer

Grab is a Southeast Asian technology company offering services across mobility, deliveries and digital financial services. Founded in Malaysia and headquartered in Singapore, Grab operates in countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Cambodia. Its platform connects consumers with drivers, merchants, restaurants, retailers and financial-service providers. In Indonesia, Grab provides ride-hailing, food delivery, parcel delivery, grocery shopping through GrabMart, payments and other digital services across many cities. The company emphasizes technology, convenience, financial inclusion and support for small businesses. A Dry Category Lead would work within Grab’s commerce or deliveries organization, helping expand the selection, competitiveness and performance of non-perishable products sold through its marketplace. The environment is generally fast-paced, data-driven and collaborative, with frequent coordination across commercial, operations, marketing, product and regional teams.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago with varied opportunities across Java, Bali, Sumatra, Sulawesi and other islands. Jakarta, on Java, is the main hub for technology, e-commerce, finance, consulting and corporate roles, while Bandung and Surabaya also have strong business and operations markets. Bali offers tourism, hospitality, creative and remote-work opportunities, though professional vacancies can be more limited and housing costs are rising. Indonesian culture values community, respect, religious diversity and relationship-building; Bahasa Indonesia is essential for many local roles, while English is common in multinational companies. Lifestyle ranges from dense urban living and extensive food delivery to beach, mountain and island communities. Foreign nationals normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work and stay permit; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocation should account for traffic, healthcare, housing, climate, local registration and tax requirements. Employment packages may include insurance, transport or relocation support.