Category Lead
3 days ago
Role Overview As Category Lead, you’ll be responsible for driving end-to-end operational excellence — from vendor management and production planning, logistics, and cost optimization. You’ll bridge design, sourcing, manufacturing, and fulfilment — ensuring we deliver the right product, at the right time, at the right cost.You’ll operate in a fast-growing environment where speed, systems thinking, and ownership matter more than hierarchy.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan & Execute Supply Chain Operations: Build and manage production timelines across multiple factories (furniture, rugs, textiles) ensuring on-time delivery for export and D2C channels.Vendor & Factory Management: Partner closely with manufacturing units to drive efficiency, capacity planning, and quality outcomes.Demand & Supply Planning: Work with category, design and merchandising teams to translate forecasts into production and procurement plans.Cost Optimization: Track landed cost per SKU, negotiate logistics and packaging costs, and constantly identify opportunities to improve margins.Technology & Systems: Implement data-driven visibility tools to improve tracking, traceability, and reporting.Logistics & Warehousing: Manage inbound shipments, consolidation, and export coordination from India to the Europe.Cross-functional Coordination: Work with design, sourcing, operations, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless order-to-delivery flow.Ideal Candidate8-10 years’ experience in supply chain / operations within home & living / D2C brandsStrong understanding of vendor management, production planning, and logistics.Proven ability to manage multi-category supply chains (furniture, rugs, soft furnishings).Comfort with data and tech tools (Excel, ERP/WMS, or similar).Deep attention to detail, structured thinking, and bias for action.Ability to work across time zones and manage communication between India and the Europe.
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Category Lead
4 hours ago
Bengaluru, India ShopDeck Full timeJob Description Job Title: Category Lead Growth & Profitability Location: Bangalore (In-Office) Role Overview We're seeking a Category Strategy Lead to build and implement category-specific growth frameworks that go beyond generic models. This role requires a strategic, hands-on approach to understanding category dynamics and identifying the levers that...
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Category Lead
2 weeks ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India The HEINEKEN Company Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per yearJob Description for : Category Lead – Non-Alcoholic BeersJob Tittle : Category Lead – Non-Alcoholic BeersJob Grade : 20Location: Bengaluru, IndiaExperience : 10-15 years of experience in FMCG, beverage, or lifestyle categories, with at least 3 years in category management or brand strategy.Reports to: Head – International Business & NABDepartment:...
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Category Lead
2 weeks ago
Bengaluru, India Koch Full timeYour Job Primarily responsible for managing and optimizing key product and service categories, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and overall category profitability. The functions include strategic planning, supplier negotiations, market intelligence, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to...
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Lead - Category
6 days ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Swiggy Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per yearRole OverviewAs theCategory Lead for Oils, you will own the P&L and strategic growth of theOils categorywithin theB2B HoReCa segment. You'll drive business outcomes through deep market understanding, supplier partnerships, sourcing excellence, assortment optimization and data-backed decision-making. This role is ideal for a category professional passionate...
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Category Lead- Plywood category
1 week ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Forward Full time ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per yearJob descriptionJob Role:-Lead the strategic and operational success of the assigned category. The role involves crafting and executing business models, analysing markets, and understanding customer behaviour to seize opportunities. It involves vendor relations, optimize operations, and drive sales strategies for sustainable growth. Additionally, you'll...
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Category Lead
17 hours ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Scapia Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per yearScapia A credit card that's out there to make travel happen for people, by converting their everyday expenses into travel experiences. We're a bunch of passionate people who work together, brainstorm and debate with each other, and don't stop until we're proud of our work.Customer delight tops everything else We've worked hard to create an environment of...
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Swiggy - Category Lead
4 weeks ago
Bengaluru, India Swiggy Full timeDescription:Role Overview:As the Category Lead for Oils, you will own the P&L and strategic growth of theOils category within the B2B HoReCa segment. You?ll drive business outcomes through deep market understanding, supplier partnerships, sourcing excellence, assortment optimization and data-backed decision-making. This role is ideal for a category...
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Category Lead
4 days ago
Greater Bengaluru Area, India Z47 Portfolio Company Full timeRole OverviewAs Category Lead, you’ll be responsible for driving end-to-end operational excellence — from vendor management and production planning, logistics, and cost optimization. You’ll bridge design, sourcing, manufacturing, and fulfilment — ensuring we deliver the right product, at the right time, at the right cost.You’ll operate in a...
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Category Lead
3 days ago
Greater Bengaluru Area, India Z47 Portfolio Company Full timeRole Overview As Category Lead, you’ll be responsible for driving end-to-end operational excellence — from vendor management and production planning, logistics, and cost optimization. You’ll bridge design, sourcing, manufacturing, and fulfilment — ensuring we deliver the right product, at the right time, at the right cost. You’ll operate in a...
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Category Lead
4 days ago
Greater Bengaluru Area, India Z47 Portfolio Company Full timeRole Overview As Category Lead, you’ll be responsible for driving end-to-end operational excellence — from vendor management and production planning, logistics, and cost optimization. You’ll bridge design, sourcing, manufacturing, and fulfilment — ensuring we deliver the right product, at the right time, at the right cost. You’ll operate in a...