Category Head – Food

23 hours ago


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India The Bridge Associates Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

We are looking for a strategic and data-driven
Category Head – Food & Lifestyle
to lead the category strategy, assortment planning, pricing, and overall P&L for one of our key business verticals. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of consumer trends, supplier management, and retail operations across both
Food and Lifestyle
categories.

Key Responsibilities

  • Category Strategy:
    Develop and execute category strategies that align with the company's business objectives and customer needs.
  • Assortment & Merchandising:
    Define the right product mix, pricing, and promotions to drive sales, profitability, and customer experience.
  • Vendor & Brand Management:
    Build strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate terms, and identify new brand partnerships.
  • P&L Ownership:
    Drive revenue and margin growth for the category through effective pricing, sourcing, and marketing levers.
  • Consumer Insights:
    Analyze market trends, competitor performance, and customer behavior to identify growth opportunities.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration:
    Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and store operations to ensure seamless execution and availability.
  • Team Leadership:
    Manage and mentor a team of category managers, buyers, and merchandisers to deliver business outcomes.

Desired Profile

  • 8–15 years of experience in category management, buying, or merchandising within
    retail, FMCG, or lifestyle sectors
    .
  • Proven exposure to both
    Food and Lifestyle categories
    (grocery, gourmet, fashion, or home).
  • Strong commercial acumen and hands-on experience managing large P&Ls.
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
  • Experience in both offline and online retail formats will be an advantage.
  • MBA or equivalent degree preferred.

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