Home Decor Brand - Category Manager

Category Manager Home Dcor Brand

We're looking for a strategic and commercially driven Category Manager to lead product development, merchandising, and category growth for a fast-scaling home dcor brand. You will own category planning, product lifecycle, pricing, and go-to-market execution across D2C, marketplace, and offline channels.

Key Responsibilities

1. Category Strategy & Assortment

• Define category strategy based on consumer insights and trends.
• Build a competitive, profitable product assortment and drive new SKU development.
• Ensure alignment with brand identity and demand patterns.

2. Product Lifecycle Management

• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle: concept, sampling, pricing, launch, and phase-out.
• Maintain portfolio health and ensure margin and performance targets are met.

3. Business Performance & P&L

• Track revenue, margins, sell-through, and inventory.
• Optimize product mix, pricing, replenishment, and promotions using data insights.
• Work with demand planning to maintain accurate forecasts and inventory levels.

4. Marketing & GTM Collaboration

• Partner with marketing on launch plans, campaigns, and category storylines.
• Ensure product positioning and messaging support category goals.
• Support merchandising, influencer campaigns, and seasonal initiatives.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with supply chain, packaging, operations, and finance for smooth execution.
• Resolve operational issues and ensure on-time product launches.
• Maintain clear communication across teams to drive category initiatives.

Requirements

36 years in category management, merchandising, or related roles.

• Experience in home dcor, lifestyle, or consumer goods preferred.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills; proficiency in Excel and dashboards.
• Excellent project management and communication abilities.
• MBA or equivalent in Marketing/Business (preferred).

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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