Require a Category Manager in Bangalore

Bangalore - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 2-5years

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to drive revenue growth margin improvement and market share.
Analyze sales data market trends and customer behavior to inform assortment planning pricing and promotional strategies.
Collaborate with design sourcing and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of products that align with category goals.
Manage category P&L monitor KPIs (e.g. sell-through rates inventory turnover gross margin) and deliver performance reports.
Conduct competitive benchmarking and market intelligence to identify opportunities and threats in the fashion space.
Lead cross-functional initiatives including product launches markdown planning and seasonal planning cycles.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure product quality availability and compliance.
Represent the category in strategic planning meetings and contribute to long-term business planning.
Stay ahead of emerging fashion trends consumer preferences and digital retail innovations to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandising Business Marketing or a related field.
25 years of proven experience in category management fashion merchandising or retail planning within the fashion industry.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI) and retail analytics platforms.
In-depth knowledge of fashion product lifecycle seasonal planning and inventory management.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a results-oriented mindset.
Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with ERP or POS systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Retail) is a plus.
Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in category performance.
Strong understanding of Indian fashion retail market dynamics and consumer behavior.
Willingness to travel occasionally for vendor meetings trade shows or brand events.

Required Skills:

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Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to drive revenue growth margin improvement and market share.Analyze sales data market trends and customer behavior to inform assortment planning pricing and promotional strategies.Collaborate with design sourcing and supply chain teams to ensure ...

Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to drive revenue growth margin improvement and market share.
Analyze sales data market trends and customer behavior to inform assortment planning pricing and promotional strategies.
Collaborate with design sourcing and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of products that align with category goals.
Manage category P&L monitor KPIs (e.g. sell-through rates inventory turnover gross margin) and deliver performance reports.
Conduct competitive benchmarking and market intelligence to identify opportunities and threats in the fashion space.
Lead cross-functional initiatives including product launches markdown planning and seasonal planning cycles.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure product quality availability and compliance.
Represent the category in strategic planning meetings and contribute to long-term business planning.
Stay ahead of emerging fashion trends consumer preferences and digital retail innovations to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandising Business Marketing or a related field.
25 years of proven experience in category management fashion merchandising or retail planning within the fashion industry.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI) and retail analytics platforms.
In-depth knowledge of fashion product lifecycle seasonal planning and inventory management.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a results-oriented mindset.
Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with ERP or POS systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Retail) is a plus.
Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in category performance.
Strong understanding of Indian fashion retail market dynamics and consumer behavior.
Willingness to travel occasionally for vendor meetings trade shows or brand events.

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