Lead Category Specialist

11 hours ago

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India beBeecategory Full time ₹ 80,00,000 - ₹ 1,00,00,000

Category Management Opportunity

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-driven Category Manager to own and scale a key product category. This role will be responsible for assortment planning, pricing, vendor management, and P&L ownership of the category.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Category Strategy & Planning: Define and execute category strategy for non-apparel verticals such as footwear, bags, watches, beauty, or other lifestyle categories.
  • Identify growth opportunities: Market gaps and consumer trends to build differentiated product offerings.
  • P&L ownership: Sales, margins, inventory, and marketing spends.
  • Assortment & Merchandising: Plan product assortment in line with consumer demand, seasonality, and market trends.
  • Pricing optimization: Discounting, promotions to drive profitability and conversion.
  • Vendor & Brand Management: Build strong vendor/brand relationships to negotiate terms, pricing, and supply commitments.
  • Brand onboarding: Ensure seamless vendor operations – from procurement to fulfillment.
  • Operations & Performance Management: Collaborate with supply chain, inventory, and logistics teams to ensure product availability and timely delivery.
  • Performance metrics: Monitor daily sales, stock levels, and category performance; take corrective actions when required.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing to execute category campaigns and promotions.
  • Business partnership: Provide inputs to finance on budgets, forecasting, and ROI measurement.

Requirements:

  • 4–8 years of experience in category management, buying/merchandising, or business strategy.
  • Strong business acumen with experience in P&L ownership and vendor negotiations.
  • Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, data analysis, and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA or Postgraduate in Business, Marketing, or Retail Management.
  • Prior experience in non-apparel categories such as beauty, electronics, or FMCG.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for driving business results through effective category management practices.

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