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Job Description:
About Ingram Micro:-
Ingram Micro is an integral part of the technology and commerce ecosystems helping our partners grow and thrive through the creation and delivery of Information Technology Lifecycle Management eCommerce Logistics and Cloud solutions. With $49 billion in revenue and the ability to reach 90% of the global population we have become the worlds largest technology distributor with operations in 59 countries and more than 35000 associates.
Ingram Micro India has been awarded in the recent past as Safe place to work most ethical distributor top 100 inclusive workplace
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Product Category Head to lead the growth and development of our Software & Security Networking Business. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end category management including product strategy assortment planning pricing and vendor relationships. This role requires a combination of analytical skills market knowledge and business acumen to drive category performance and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Category Strategy: Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to drive category growth profitability and market share.
- Product Assortment & Development: Identify gaps in the category introduce new products and optimize the existing portfolio.
- Market & Competitor Analysis: Conduct market research to understand trends customer preferences and competitive positioning.
- Vendor & Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers negotiating the best terms for pricing margins and supply chain efficiency.
- Pricing & Promotion Management: Define pricing strategies promotional campaigns and discounts to optimize revenue and customer acquisition.
- Sales & Performance Analysis: Monitor category performance using key metrics (sales margins inventory turnover conversion rates etc.) and take data-driven actions to improve outcomes.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing sales supply chain and digital teams to enhance category visibility and customer experience.
- Inventory & Demand Planning: Ensure optimal stock levels minimize stock-outs and manage demand forecasting effectively.
- Customer Insights & Experience: Utilize customer feedback and behavioral data to improve product selection and overall category experience.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelors/Masters degree in Business Marketing Product Management or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in category management product management preferably in industry e.g. E-commerce Retail Distribution etc..
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent negotiation vendor management and relationship-building skills.
- Hands-on experience with pricing strategies demand planning and inventory management.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to drive cross-functional initiatives.
Employment Type
Full-Time
