Category Manager

Job Description

Greetings from Synergy Resource Solutions ( www.synergyresource.co.in ), a leading HR Consultancy firm & Career Guide for Professionals like you. We are hiring for one of our leading clients. Client: A Leading D2C baby product brand was founded in 2014 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Company is having annual turnover of around 200 Cr. & employee strength of 200 employees & they are providing international safety standard certified bay products by their e-commerce website & online market platforms like Amazon, Flipkart & other leading online & offline platforms. Job Title Category Manager Working days and timings - 9.30 AM to 6.30 PM (2nd & 4th Saturday off) Location Ahmedabad Experience : - 8-10 years Qualification - Bachelor s/Master s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. Key Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Assortment Planning: Develop and execute end-to-end category strategy aligned with the company s growth objectives and brand positioning. Identify product gaps, new opportunities, and consumer needs across baby care categories. Collaborate with design, R&D, and sourcing teams to build a winning product assortment Market Analysis & Consumer Insights: Analyze industry trends, market dynamics, and customer behavior to guide category growth. Conduct regular competitor benchmarking and identify whitespace opportunities for innovation. Leverage data and consumer feedback to refine product direction. P&L Ownership & Performance Optimization: Own the P&L for assigned categories drive revenue, margin, and inventory efficiency. Set sales targets and track category performance through dashboards and regular reviews. Recommend corrective actions based on post-launch analysis and ongoing performance data. Pricing & Promotions: Develop competitive pricing strategies while ensuring profitability. Collaborate with marketing to design campaigns and offers that boost category sales and visibility. Inventory & Demand Planning: Monitor inventory health, working closely with supply chain teams to optimize stock levels. Plan replenishments, avoid stock out, and manage slow-moving SKUs effectively. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a bridge between marketing, design, sales, and operations for cohesive category execution. Provide product training and support to internal teams for effective sales enablement. Partner with sales and e-commerce teams to ensure successful rollout across channels. Specifications: Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Excellent project management and negotiation skills. Passion for baby products, innovation, and consumer-centric thinking. Familiarity with e-commerce dynamics and omnichannel strategies is a plus. Benefits for their employees: - Mediclaim for employee along with spouse and child (upto 2) Personal accidental Insurance of employee No sandwich leave policy flexible working hours Performance Bonus to Best performers in every quarter Paid Maternal & Paternal leaves Yearly performance appraisal All perks and Leaves are given from the day of joining , no restrictions during probation period Fun employee engagement activities every month CSR activities done on monthly basis Employee Birthday and Work Anniversary Celebrations Employee friendly culture to encourage good work life balance If your profile is matching with requirement & if you are interested for this job, please share your updated resume with details of your present salary, expectations & notice period