Senior Footwear Category Manager

3 days ago


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India The Souled Store Full time

About Us:

The Souled Store is a rapidly growing youth casual-wear brand with a strong online presence. We are one of India's leading online merchandising platforms, boasting licenses from top brands like Disney, Warner Bros, WWE, IPL, and Viacom18.

Our brand offers a diverse range of products, including apparel, accessories, and home goods, featuring themed designs based on popular superheroes, movies, TV shows, and cartoons. We also stay at the forefront of the latest youth style and fashion trends.

In addition to our core categories, we have expanded into activewear, supima products, innerwear, personal care items, and recently launched footwear and kidswear.

We've successfully transitioned from an online-only brand to having stores pan-India, while maintaining our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our team is passionate about what they do, working together to ensure every product meets our high standards.

Role Overview:

We're seeking a skilled Senior Footwear Category Manager to oversee the procurement and category management of our Footwear department. You'll need a deep understanding of fashion trends, sourcing strategies, and vendor management, along with the ability to make data-driven decisions to drive category growth.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a comprehensive buying strategy for the footwear category, ensuring alignment with brand vision and business goals.

Work closely with design and merchandising teams to conceptualize and launch new collections.

Source footwear from domestic and international vendors, ensuring quality, design, and pricing benchmarks are met.

Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability to meet sales demands.

Collaborate with planning and logistics teams to forecast demand and manage stock replenishment.

Analyse category performance to ensure profitability and achieve margin targets.

Present reports on key metrics, including sell-through rates, margins, and category growth, to senior management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Management, NIFT, or a related field.

6-8 years of experience in category management, buying, or merchandising, preferably in men's apparel.

Strong expertise in Womenswear categories is essential.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.

In-depth knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes, fabrics, and quality standards.

Understanding of customer preferences and seasonal trends in the Footwear category.

Estimated Salary: ₹25,00,000 - ₹35,00,000 per annum



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