Category Manager

Responsibilities :

● Responsible for mapping the overall strategy of the identified category for the brand and for the P&L of the category.

● Ensure product focus align with quality, style, and pricing benchmarks for the brand

● Analysing the current trends and forecasting future consumer trends basis seasonality, environment/external factors, demand, competitor analysis etc for the respective categories.

● Devise long-term developmental strategies for product categories and exit categories as required

● Plan the product range and inventory and accordingly create and execute vendor relationships effectively

● Determine the product availability, visibility, and category mix in order to best meet customer demands

● Strategize the overall positioning of the products to enhance visibility in both online and retail formats

● Develop a price architecture and margin strategy in collaboration with the supply chain and marketing team

● Collaborate with the cross-functional teams to determine what needs or behaviours are driving category sales, perform an analysis of the changes to be implemented in order to improve customer experience and in turn drive category growth.

● Planning continuous improvement strategies and driving automation by implementing the best in class practices for scaling up operations

● Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions

● Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities

Education background:

● Bachelors or Masters in Fashion Management or Technology or MBA

● 6 to 10 years of experience in a similar role with online/offline Retail in category management, buying or merchandising

● Strong data analysis acumen and an ability/knack to forecast trends