Category Head – Food
20 hours ago
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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