Category Manager

Job Description

ROLE: Category Manager Location: Jalandhar, Punjab (On-site) Company: Shrey Sports, www.shreysports.com Industry: Sportswear & Equipment Experience: 5 years in cross-functional or creative roles Annual Package: INR 7–9 LPA WHO WE ARE Shrey is a leading name in cricket helmets and sports apparel, trusted by elite athletes worldwide. We began our journey crafting top-tier cricket helmets and quickly earned our place on international playing fields. With growing trust and visibility, we’ve expanded into high-performance sportswear, luggage, and equipment — all manufactured in-house with a player-first mindset. Role Overview We are hiring a Category Manager to drive seamless coordination and execution across key product and creative verticals at Shrey. This role will serve as a central point of communication between teams like product design, cataloging, teamwear, e-commerce, and social media — ensuring alignment, timely delivery, and brand consistency. You’ll be responsible for managing the product development calendar, Line List(rangesheet), range creation category timelines, streamlining workflows, and ensuring that all creative and operational output meets both deadlines and brand expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the end-to-end workflow between product design, sampling, catalog creation, e-commerce, social media, and marketing. Receive, structure, and delegate briefs to appropriate teams based on project requirements. Own and maintain the product development calendar, Line List(rangesheet), & range creation — from concept through to production and launch. Act as the primary liaison between the Founder Team and internal departments to ensure effective communication. Track deliverables, interdependencies, and project timelines across all creative and operational functions. Ensure all deliverables are on-brand, functional, and launch-ready. Introduce standardized workflows and documentation practices to increase team efficiency. Proactively identify bottlenecks and drive timely resolutions. Share weekly project status reports with senior leadership. Requirements 5–6 years of experience in category/project/operations/creative management, ideally in apparel, sportswear, fashion, or consumer brands. Solid understanding of creative workflows and product lifecycle management. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and teams. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Detail-oriented with a solution-first mindset. Bonus: Familiarity with garment production or e-commerce operations. What We Offer Opportunity to work with one of India’s fastest-growing sportswear brands. Collaborative, agile, and innovation-driven work environment. Direct access to leadership and a chance to shape the future of the brand. Competitive compensation based on experience. How to Apply: Send your CV and a short cover letter to careers@shreysports.com or apply directly via LinkedIn. Show more Show less