Category Manager

8 hours ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Specsmakers Opticians Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

Role & responsibilities:

  • Buy, range and manage the category based on the demands and expectations of our customers.
  • Develop the category strategy (business plan) annually and review quarterly.
  • Prepare the annual category budget with Finance Input.
  • Ensure fair, consistent and competitive pricing on all merchandise.
  • Achieve category Sales and Gross Profit Budgets.
  • Monthly reporting and ad hoc reviews of category financial performance.
  • Analysis and monitoring of market activities for threats and opportunities.
  • Identify and source new products and suppliers from both India and overseas, also consolidate the number of suppliers for existing products where commercially appropriate.
  • Evaluate products to be ranged and deleted.
  • Ensure all deadlines are met for the category in all areas.
  • Manage the launch of new products into the market to ensure first to market for all critical new lines.
  • Work with the buying team to develop item level and promotional forecasting.
  • Update and adjust store and promotional models.
  • Respond to customer complaints regarding category products.
  • Prepare advertising submissions and attend relevant meetings to brief advertising agency.
  • Check advertised offers to ensure adequate stock to cover promotional demand.
  • Analyze effectiveness of promotions.
  • Ensure Buying process and policies are implemented with regards to pricing, recalling of stock, advertising and introduction on new lines

Preferred candidate profile:

  • 5+ years experience as a Category Manager managing product portfolios.
  • Educational Qualification: Post Graduate/MBA
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Accurate numerical and analytical skills.
  • Strong analytical ability and ability to synthesizing information into actionable objectives, planning and outcomes.
  • Good fundamental understanding of analytical & communication tools.
  • Ability to generate and present actionable recommendations to a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Capable of managing and executing complex project management tasks.
  • Data-driven thinking.
  • Highly creative and innovative approach.
  • Strong collaborative & growth mindset.
  • Strong People management skills.
  • Key Skills
  • Category Management Promotion Planning Revenue Management Demand Forecasting Trend Analysis
  • Assortment Planning Strategic Thinking Analytical Skills Sales Planning Demand Analysis Pricing Strategy
  • MBA is preferred and good analytical Skills.

Perks and Benefits

  • Travel to international and regional exhibitions .
  • Medical Insurances

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