General Merchandise Category Lead

1 day ago

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India beBeeCategory Full time ₹ 80,00,000 - ₹ 1,20,00,000

Job Title: Category Merchandise Manager

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The General Merchandise Category Manager will be responsible for developing, managing, and driving the GM category to deliver strong business performance in line with the company’s strategy.

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This role involves assortment planning, vendor management, pricing, promotions, and driving category profitability while ensuring an exciting and relevant product mix for customers.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Develop and implement the category strategy for General Merchandise in line with customer needs, market trends, and company objectives.">
  • Plan assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies to maximize sales and profitability.">
  • Track and analyze category performance, market share, and competitor activity.">
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Buying & Vendor Management:

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  • Identify, negotiate, and onboard vendors/suppliers for the GM category.">
  • Negotiate terms including pricing, margins, credit, and delivery schedules.">
  • Build strong partnerships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and innovation in product range.">
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Merchandising & Assortment:

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  • Design the product assortment, including core, seasonal, and promotional lines.">
  • Ensure the right product mix is available across stores and channels (offline/online).">
  • Work with the visual merchandising team to ensure effective in-store presentation.">
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Financial & Business Management:

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  • Own the P&L of the General Merchandise category.">
  • Drive margin improvement through effective sourcing and cost negotiations.">
  • Monitor sales, inventory, and stock turnover, ensuring optimal stock levels.">
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Cross-functional Collaboration:

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  • Work closely with SCM for demand planning and replenishment.">
  • Partner with Marketing for promotional campaigns and product launches.">
  • Collaborate with Store Operations to ensure seamless execution of category initiatives.">
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with business acumen.">
  • Negotiation and vendor management expertise.">
  • Understanding of Indian hypermarket/retail landscape.">
  • Customer-centric approach with ability to anticipate trends.">
  • Strong planning and execution skills.">
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and category management tools.">
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Qualifications & Experience:

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  • Graduate/Postgraduate in Business Administration, Retail Management, or related field.">
  • 6–10 years of experience in buying/category management, in General Merchandise or related categories.">
  • Experience in hypermarket/large-format retail is a must.">
  • Proven track record of handling P&L responsibility.">

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