Job Title: Category Manager – Apparel Experience: 5–6 years Industry: Apparel / Fashion / Lifestyle Role Summary Own the apparel category end-to-end. This role is responsible for building a profitable, well- edited assortment that balances trend relevance, margin discipline, and inventory health. The mandate is commercial clarity: right products, right depth, right timing. Key Responsibilities • Own category P&L; including revenue, margin, sell-through, and inventory turns. • Plan seasonal assortments using customer data, trends, and brand direction. • Define category architecture including price ladders, fabric mix, silhouettes, and core vs novelty split. • Work with design, sourcing, and production teams to ensure commercial viability. • Forecast demand and finalize buy quantities with disciplined risk management. • Track weekly performance and take corrective actions on pricing, replenishment, or liquidation. • Drive margin improvement through cost control, pricing strategy, and mix optimization.



• Align with marketing and merchandising teams on launches and campaigns. • Own in-season and end-of-season inventory decisions with full accountability. Requirements • 5–6 years of experience as a category manager, merchandiser, or buyer in apparel. • Strong understanding of apparel economics and consumer demand. • Proven experience managing large assortments and multiple vendors. • Robust knowledge of fabrics, construction, costing, and pricing architecture. • Comfort operating in fast-paced, launch-driven environments. • Strong analytical capability with Excel or reporting tools. • Decisive operator with ownership mindset. Nice to Have • Experience with DTC or omnichannel apparel brands. • Exposure to private label or in-house design categories. • Ability to manage or mentor junior team members. What This Role Is Not • Not a design-only role. • Not a planning-only role. • Not suitable for low-ownership profiles.

📌 Category Manager – Apparel (New Delhi)
🏢 r3 Consultant
📍 New Delhi