Category Manager

We are currently hiring for category managers in the role of Assistant managers or Deputy managers with experience in merchandising from FMCG, consumer durable or apparel industries. Position is based out in Gurgaon.

We are only looking for a candidate with stable experience and has the ability to work in an organisation. Culture where attitude and character is of utmost importance. Candidates must be stable and reasonable if they are interested in th this opportunity and must be interested only if they are looking for long-term career growth within organisation

Job description is as below:

- Establish a buying and pricing strategy for current and future seasons

- Build daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal product strategies and identify growth opportunities.

- Manage day to day performance of the business versus set targets and pro-actively manage adjustments to ensure strong business results.

- Facilitate strong communications across the Company and ensure awareness is the line with key initiatives.

- Establish strong relationships and communication, stretching from store to Management.

- Organize and manage inventories.

- Issue POs and monitor production and delivery schedules from factory to the local warehouse.

- At least 3 to 8 years' relevant experience in handling a complete HUGE CATEGORY/DIVISION of Business

- Planning Mindset

- A passion for the product, grounded in financial reality.

- Can make systematic plans from mid-term to long-term from business prespective and achieve them smoothly

- Strong financial and commercial awareness, with highly analytical skills.

- Ability to analyse data trends logically and explain to all stakeholders using numbers

- Ability to communicate with key stakeholders and influence at all levels of seniority.

- Strong leadership and good people management skills.

- Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

- Positive attitude and highly accountable

- Strong EXCEL and MS office Skills