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CATEGORY MANAGER (FASHION/ ECOMMERCE/ LIFESTYLE / SPORTSWWEAR)

CATEGORY MANAGER (FASHION/ ECOMMERCE/ LIFESTYLE / SPORTSWWEAR)

Mindtel Global

5 years

4 - 8 Lacs

Jalandhar I Punjab India

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manufacturing design merchandising data networks strategy mapping segmentation architecture planning pricing markdown analysis sourcing marketing trading management excel forecasting inventory negotiation engineering plm sustainability compliance collaboration leadership development optimization analytics

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Industry: Sportswear Manufacturing & Retail

We design, source, and retail performance athletic apparel and footwear across omnichannel platforms, delivering innovative products that inspire athletes nationwide. Our fast-growing merchandising organisation leverages data-driven insights and global supplier networks to delight customers and exceed business targets.
Primary Title: Category Manager – SportswearRole & Responsibilities

Develop and own the end-to-end sportswear category strategy—market mapping, consumer segmentation, range architecture, and seasonal calendars.
Lead assortment planning, pricing, and markdown optimisation to achieve revenue, margin, and sell-through KPIs across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.
Conduct trend and competitor analysis to identify product gaps, initiate concept briefs, and influence design & sourcing teams.
Manage vendor selection, cost negotiations, and supply-chain timelines to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance.
Partner with demand planning, marketing, and store operations to execute Go-To-Market plans and in-season trading actions.
Track category performance through dashboards; present insights and course-correction proposals to senior leadership.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

5+ years category or merchandising management in sportswear, athleisure, or fashion retail.
Proven success driving sales and margin for multi-channel product portfolios.
Strong analytical acumen with advanced Excel/BI tools for forecasting and inventory optimisation.
Expertise in vendor negotiation, cost engineering, and PLM systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.

Preferred

MBA or post-graduate diploma in Retail Management.
Exposure to international sourcing and sustainability compliance (BSCI, Higg Index).
Experience launching D2C performance apparel lines.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

Work onsite with cross-functional athletes who value speed, collaboration, and innovation.
Merchandise discounts, wellness allowance, and sponsored sports events.
Transparent growth path with leadership-development programs.

Location: On-site, India. Applicants must have current work authorisation. Join us to elevate sport through smarter merchandising.
Skills: inventory optimization,vendor negotiation,business intelligence (bi) tools,business intelligence tools,team leadership,sportswear retail,pricing strategy,merchandising,excel,apparel,margin optimization,analytical skills,plm systems,sales driving,category management,sportswear,product lifecycle management (plm),trend analysis,merchandising management,sales optimization,data analytics,cost engineering

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