Category Head

Category Strategy & Management

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive business growth and profitability.

• Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and demand patterns to identify growth opportunities.

• Monitor category performance and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

Vendor & Brand Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and brand partners.

• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, margins, rebates, and promotional agreements.

• Evaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities to onboard new brands.

• Coordinate brand campaigns, product launches, and annual business plans.

Merchandising & Commercial Management

• Optimize product assortment, merchandising strategies, and product lifecycle management.

• Ensure product availability and accurate product catalog management.

• Develop pricing strategies to maximize category profitability.

• Monitor competitor pricing and evaluate promotional effectiveness.

Inventory & Performance Management

• Coordinate with planning and operations teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.

• Forecast product demand, minimize stock-outs, and improve inventory turnover.

• Monitor category KPIs, analyze business performance, and prepare management reports.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the category management team.

• Establish performance targets and ensure accountability.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Master's degree is preferred.

Experience & Skills

• 5–8+ years of experience in Category Management, Buying, Merchandising, Brand Management, or Commercial Management.

• Experience in e-commerce, retail, FMCG, fashion, beauty, electronics, or lifestyle industries.

• Strong understanding of category strategy, vendor management, pricing, and merchandising.

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and commercial management skills.

• Ability to analyze market trends, customer demand, and business performance.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven professional with strong expertise in category management and business growth. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in managing vendor partnerships, optimizing product categories, driving profitability, and leading teams to achieve business targets.