Assistant Category Manager

About the Company

We're a budding home decor start-up, yet a leading one in the D2C space.

Two years ago, with a small team from Indore, we launched our game-changing self-watering planters. We believed then, as we do now, that home decor should be both beautiful and hassle-free.

Our self-watering plants with planters were an instant hit. Customers loved the idea of watering their plants just once a week. It's made plant parenting a breeze. And with their continued support, we've become known for delivering top-notch products that combine style and function seamlessly.

Our goal is to shake up the home decor industry by offering innovative solutions. We promise quick delivery of live plants, stunning design, premium quality, and easy plant care.

Join us as we pave the way for a new era in home decor!

www.kyari.co

Key Responsibilities

• P&L Ownership:

  Manage revenue, margin, and profitability. Daily Target Vs Sales Achievement Tracking. CM and GM of Category Analysis and Work on improving gross margins

• Category Strategy:

  Define long-term and seasonal strategies for growth, market positioning, and customer engagement

• Pricing & Assortment:

  Develop competitive pricing strategies, optimize assortment, and ensure the right product mix.

• Supplier & Vendor Management:

  Build and manage relationships with vendors & suppliers to ensure consistent supply, quality, and competitive pricing

• Market & Trend Analysis:

  Track industry trends, consumer demand, and competitor activity to guide decision-making.

• Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning:

  Collaborate with supply chain and planning teams to ensure optimal stock levels, minimize dead inventory, and maximize sell-through.

• Promotions & Marketing:

  Work with marketing teams to plan category promotions, seasonal campaigns, and product launches aligned with consumer insights.

• Compliance & Quality

  : Ensure all products meet quality standards.

• Reporting & Insights:

  Regularly analyse category performance using key metrics and data analytics tools. Generate insightful reports and recommendations for senior management based on category performance.

Basic Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in category management for E-commerce/Retail/Quick Commerce.
• Proven ability to manage supplier/vendor negotiations and build long-term partnerships.
• Analytical mindset with comfort in working with data, sales numbers, and margins.should be proficient in Excel.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills – ability to work with marketing, design, & ops teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and build playbooks from scratch.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
• Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development