Category Lead- Edible OIL

Category Lead Oil

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Role Objective:

Support the Category Head in strategic and operational aspects of category

procurement and lead

key category sub-segments or process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the revenue and margins including portfolio planning.
• Assist in market analysis, and supplier engagement.
• Work with demand teams to understand gaps in value proposition to

customers.

• Manage select sub-categories/ Regions independently.
• Handle price benchmarking, negotiation process, and procurement

dashboards.

• Liaise with regional buyers for demand signals and fulfillment alignment.
• Track procurement contracts, delivery schedules, and documentation.
• Identify cost-saving, quality improvement, or sourcing diversification

opportunities.

• Build monthly, quarterly and yearly forecasts with the planning team.

KPIs:

• Revenue (to be owned independently for a sub-cat or co-own with category

head)

• Margins (to be owned independently for a sub-cat or co-own with category

head)

• Timeliness of PO and contract execution
• Data accuracy and reporting hygiene
• Inventory turns / working capital targets

Candidate Profile:

Domain: Preferred domain in E-commerce/B2C companies

5+ years of experience

• Manage the edible oil business

  take care of sales, profits, and overall growth of the category.

• Choose which oils to sell

  (like sunflower, mustard, or palm oil) based on what customers want and whats trending.

• Work with suppliers and manufacturers

  to buy oil at good prices and maintain quality.

• Set prices and plan offers or discounts

  to increase sales.

• Keep track of stock and supply

  to make sure products are always available.

• Study the market and competitors

  to stay updated on price changes and demand.

• Plan promotions with the sales and marketing teams

  to reach more buyers.

• Check performance regularly

  see which products sell well and which need improvement.

• Find new ways to grow business or reduce costs

  for better profits.

• Work closely with other departments

  like finance, logistics, and operations for smooth functioning.