Category Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Tata Consultancy Services Full time

TCS is hiring for
Merchandising Category Specialist
role

If interested please share your updated cv at

Qualification:-
Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education is mandatory.

Shift
- Night Shift

Job Summary:

The Category Specialist – Merchandising (with Buyer Assistance) plays a key role in supporting the execution of

category strategies, assortment planning, product lifecycle management, and supplier coordination. This role

assists buyers in operational and analytical tasks and ensures that merchandise plans align with financial targets

and customer demand, contributing to an optimized in-store and online experience in the retail sector.


•Strong retail KPI acumen with ability to dive deep with Planning and Allocation


•Strong creative eye with ability to partner closely with Design on product excellence


•Passion about the retail industry


•Innovation obsessed with a focus on delivering what's next in retail for consumers


•Experience managing and developing direct reports in an environment that embraces individual momentum


•Excellent communication skills, both verbally and digitally


•Excellent organizing skills using digital tools

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Category Merchandising Execution


• Support the development and execution of merchandise plans for assigned categories.


• Assist in seasonal range planning, assortment optimization, and visual merchandising alignment.


• Analyze product performance to recommend adjustments to mix, pricing, and placement.

  1. Buyer Assistance


• Provide day-to-day operational support to Buyers and Category Managers who are based in Onshore.


• Assist in product setup, item creation, cost entry, and vendor onboarding in merchandising systems.


• Support in developing and maintaining seasonal line sheets and assortment plans.

  1. Inventory & Assortment Management


• Monitor stock levels, sell-through rates, and suggest reorders or markdowns based on performance.


• Collaborate with planning teams to manage stock allocations and replenishment strategies.


• Identify slow-moving or out-of-stock products and work with relevant teams to resolve issues.

  1. Merchandising Analytics & Reporting


• Generate reports on category performance (sales, margins, inventory health).


• Track the success of planogram execution and visual merchandising compliance.


• Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

  1. Cross-functional Collaboration


• Work closely with planning, marketing, e-commerce, and supply chain teams.


• Communicate with stores to gather feedback on product performance and customer preferences.


• Coordinate product launches, markdowns, and promotional strategies with marketing and buying teams.


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