Category Manager

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The Category Manager will be responsible for overseeing and driving the growth of specific product categories within the organization. This role involves managing category performance, demand forecasting, pricing strategies, and inventory management to maximize profitability and market share. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate market insights into actionable business decisions, ensuring the category’s success aligns with overall company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the performance of assigned product categories, including demand forecasting, pricing, discounting, and margin management.
• Develop and execute category strategies to drive growth, including range planning, new product launches, and assortment decisions.
• Own category P&L, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and sales data to inform business and product decisions.
• Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, and marketing teams to ensure effective inventory management and successful product launches.
• Monitor and report on category performance metrics, making data-driven adjustments to strategies as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Category Management, Merchandising, or Business roles.
• Candidates from Fashion, Lifestyle, backgrounds preferred.
• Proven understanding of category growth strategies and P&L ownership.
• Hands-on experience in demand forecasting, pricing, discounting, and margin management.
• Exposure to range planning, new launches, assortment, and inventory management.
• Highly analytical and data-driven, with strong skills in Excel / Google Sheets.
• Ability to translate customer and market insights into business and product decisions.
• Experience in independently owning category-level decisions and business outcomes.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of fashion or lifestyle product categories.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and tools.

Experience

• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in category management, merchandising, or related roles.
• Experience working in fashion, lifestyle, or similar consumer-centric industries is preferred.

Environment

• Location: Kolkata – Onsite.
• The role involves working in a collaborative office environment, with a focus on cross-functional teamwork.
• The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

Salary

• Up to 15 LPA (Indian Rupees).

GrowthOpportunities

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Benefits

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