Deputy Director - Category Management

RoleRoles and Responsibilities :

• Business strategy:Develop the business model: Go deep, understand where opportunities are and create a viable business model to service the opportunitiesKnow the market: Stay on top of trends in an ever-changing landscape, find opportunities and prioritize based on size, internal capabilities, etcKnow the customer: Understand connected customer behavior, develop new customer insightsKnow the competition: Understand on-line and off-line players
• React as and when necessary in an appropriate mannerInfluence the leadership: Convert strategies into action by liaising with cross-functional leadership and drive the changes requiredThink big - unlock value for consumers, Myntra Jabong and vendor partners
• Merchandising and Sales Strategy:Own pricing strategy based on market potential, consumer insights, margins or competitive signals
• Drive necessary category led promotions
• Identify the growth areas and new business scope within the existing category
• Expand selection, enable its discovery and ensure conversion
• Relationship Management:Lead the team to identify strategic partners and negotiate better terms of trade
• Create a comprehensive Vendor management strategy and governance framework
• Put in processes & metrics to scale the businessUse technology to scale operations and expand selectionWork with Supply Chain teams to ensure product availabilityCollaborative Partnership:Liaise with cross functional team members (Revenue/Growth/ Supply Chain and Marketing)People leadership
• Build, retain and groom a strong team to deliver across functionsSet goals, define KPIs and ensure team tracks effectively towards goals

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA from Tier-1 B-School with 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in category management
• Exceptional analytical & problem solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to make data- backed decisions
• Self-directed focus and ability to prioritize within an ambiguous environmentAbility to execute and follow through on high-quality output, with limited oversight
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and influence/rally/align them towards a common org/business goalStrong verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to lead people