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Category Manager

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Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Growth

Own category P&L, including revenue, margins, and growth KPIs

Define and execute category strategies across F&B, Health & Beauty, and Electronics

Identify growth levers including assortment expansion, pricing optimization, and promotions

Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer behavior to inform decisions

Supplier & Vendor Management

Source, onboard, and manage suppliers and distributors across assigned categories

Negotiate pricing, margins, rebates, and promotional support

Build strong supplier relationships to secure exclusives and better commercial terms

Assortment & Pricing Optimization

Curate and optimize product assortment based on demand, trends, and margins

Develop competitive and dynamic pricing strategies

Ensure pricing accuracy and competitiveness in the market

Promotions & Campaigns

Plan and execute category-specific campaigns in collaboration with marketing

Design offers, bundles, and discounts to drive conversion and basket size

Analyze campaign performance and optimize ROI

Operations & Execution

Ensure product availability, accurate listings, and smooth category operations

Work closely with supply chain and operations teams to minimize stockouts and overstock

Improve processes to enhance efficiency and scalability

Data Analysis & Performance Management

Track and analyze KPIs: GMV, revenue, margins, conversion rates, inventory turnover

Build reports and dashboards to monitor category performance

Generate insights and take action to continuously optimize performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance teams

Align on campaigns, launches, and growth initiatives

Act as the main point of contact for category-related decisions

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field

36 years of experience in category management, e-commerce, retail, FMCG, or consulting

Strong analytical skills (advanced Excel required; SQL is a plus)

Proven experience managing P&L and driving revenue growth

Experience in one or more of the following categories: F&B, Health & Beauty, Electronics

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Strong commercial acumen

Data-driven decision making

High ownership and execution speed

Negotiation and influencing skills

Problem-solving mindset

Customer-centric thinking

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