Supply Category

The Supply Category Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager plays a crucial role in the Independent Hotels team within the Domestic Hotel Supply function. With a primary focus on managing the supply of independent hotels across India, the team oversees a vast portfolio of more than 70,000 contracted hotels. The Supply Category team serves as the strategic and analytical powerhouse that propels the organization's objectives forward. As a key member of the Supply Category team, your responsibilities will revolve around identifying opportunities for performance enhancement through strategic, data-driven initiatives. By collaborating with various cross-functional teams, you will aim to improve partner outcomes and business metrics. Success in this role demands a blend of strong analytical skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to drive scalable impact. This position presents an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to a dynamic and high-ownership business vertical. Your primary duties will include leading strategic projects that target key supply metrics and elevate the partner experience. You will be tasked with generating actionable insights to support data-backed decision-making and business execution. Additionally, you will design and oversee dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators for the supply category. Crafting impactful presentations for leadership reviews and strategic discussions will also be part of your role. Collaboration with the Category and Revenue teams will be essential in driving growth in room nights and Gross Merchandise Value (GMV). You will be expected to identify and implement process enhancements that facilitate the efficient scaling of the category while ensuring alignment with overarching business goals through timely and relevant data-driven support. The ideal candidate for this position should hold an MBA from a reputable institute and possess 4-6 years of experience, preferably in strategy, growth, or category management. Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint is crucial, along with the ability to create insightful reports and impactful presentations. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, enabling clear and effective conveyance of complex ideas. The ability to multitask, collaborate across teams, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment is also a key requirement. Key success factors for excelling in this role include the capacity to derive insights from data, develop dashboards, and support strategic decision-making through metrics-driven analysis. Demonstrated experience in spearheading cross-functional initiatives that elevate supply performance, enhance partner experience, and foster business growth is critical. A strong business acumen focused on identifying growth levers, optimizing processes, and aligning with organizational priorities will further contribute to your success in this role.,