Job Description
Role & Responsibilities :
Looking for candidates to join the team in the role of a Manager-Category
for the categories of Mens apparel, Womens western wear and bottom wear
- Responsible for mapping the overall strategy of the identified category for the brand
and for the P&L of the category.
- Ensure product focus align with quality, style, and pricing benchmarks for the brand
- Analysing the current trends and forecasting future consumer trends basis
seasonality, environment/external factors, demand, competitor analysis etc for the
respective categories.
- Devise long-term developmental strategies for product categories and exit categories
as required
- Plan the product range and inventory and accordingly create and execute vendor
relationships effectively
- Determine the product availability, visibility, and category mix in order to best meet
customer demands
- Strategize the overall positioning of the products to enhance visibility in both online
and retail formats
- Develop a price architecture and margin strategy in collaboration with the supply
chain and marketing team
- Collaborate with the cross-functional teams to determine what needs or behaviours
are driving category sales, perform an analysis of the changes to be implemented in
order to improve customer experience and in turn drive category growth.
- Planning continuous improvement strategies and driving automation by
implementing the best in class practices for scaling up operations
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
Preferable - 6 to 10 years of experience in a similar role with online/offline Retail in category
management, buying or merchandising
Job Classification
Industry: Textile & Apparel (Fashion)
Functional Area / Department: Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce
Role Category: Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce - Other
Role: Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce - Other
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Qrata
Location(s): Mumbai
Keyskills:
Category Management
Assortment Planning
Buying And Merchandising
Buyer
Merchandising
Retail Buying