Category Director

Job Title:

Director: E-commerce Category

About the Role:

We are seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial leader to spearhead our e-commerce category. As the strategic owner, you will build and scale the business like a founder—owning P&L, assortment, app experience, supply chain and operations.

• Strategy & P&L Leadership:
  • Define and execute business strategy; own revenue, profitability, and long-term category success.
• Assortment Strategy:
  • Develop and implement SKU plans that align with brand vision, ensuring market-leading selection of products.
• App & Digital Experience:
  • Lead category programming on the app and website to deliver an engaging user journey.
• Digital Operations:
  • Oversee day-to-day category operations, optimizing processes and ensuring on-time execution.
• Team Leadership:
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across functions.
• Stakeholder Partnership:
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership.

Core Responsibilities:

SKU Lifecycle Ownership

• Identify and source new SKUs aligned with the brand's vision.
• Oversee procurement strategies, packaging design direction, and production planning.
• Drive timelines and budget adherence for new product introductions.
• Guide design and vendor teams in finalizing SKU aesthetics and quality standards.
• Coordinate photoshoots and creation of marketing collateral.

Online Store Leadership (App + Website):

• Manage product listings, ensure accuracy, SEO optimization, and visual appeal.
• Plan and optimize pre-purchase and post-purchase flows.
• Collaborate with tech, marketing, and ops leaders to ensure seamless store performance.
• Monitor inventory proactively and prevent stockouts.
• Champion merchandising best practices.

Performance Tracking & Optimization:

• Analyze product performance data to develop actionable insights.
• Align product launches with marketing campaigns.
• Drive competitive benchmarking across SKUs, pricing, and merchandising.

Requirements:

• 9–13 years of experience in e-commerce, retail, or consumer internet businesses.
• Proven track record of driving growth and profitability.
• Experience building and leading large teams.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making capability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Why Join?:

• Be the founder of your own vertical within one of India's fastest-growing digital platforms.
• Work with passionate leaders shaping innovative consumer products.
• Opportunity to own end-to-end business strategy, execution, and outcomes.