Lead Associate - Category Management

About The Company

Who are we?

Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we’ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary.We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We’re bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit.Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in.We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us.From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us.Working at Myntra is challenging but fun - we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.As a Category Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the product category within the organization, ensuring that it meets financial goals, market demands, and customer expectations. Your primary responsibilities will involve developing and executing category strategies, analyzing market trends, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing product assortment.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profits.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts to ensure competitive pricing and product availability.
• Optimize product assortment based on sales performance, customer preferences, and market trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and operations, to align category strategies with overall business objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales performance, margin, and inventory turnover to track category performance.
• Develop promotional strategies and campaigns to drive category visibility and sales.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and consumer preferences to proactively identify opportunities and risks.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on category performance, insights, and strategic recommendations.
  

Your role as a Category Manager requires strong analytical skills, business acumen, strategic thinking, and effective communication to drive category growth and profitability. With 0 to 6 years of experience, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the organization's success by shaping the category's performance and market presence.

Required Skills

category management, p&l management

Required Education

MBA