Leading Indian Fashion Retail Pioneer

Highlights:

10.00 - 12.00 Years

20.00 - 35.00 INR (Lacs)/Yearly

Full-time

Mumbai

Roles & Responsibility

responsible for overseeing and managing a specific category within the apparel product line. This role involves setting the category strategy, optimizing product assortment, and maximizing profitability. The Category Head plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's apparel product offerings and ensuring they meet market demands and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Category Strategy and Planning:

- Develop and articulate a comprehensive category strategy aligned with overall business goals.
- Analyze market trends, competition, and consumer behavior to inform category decisions.
- Define product assortment and pricing strategies for the category.
- Product Assortment Management:

- Oversee the selection, development, and curation of products within the category.
- Collaborate with product teams to ensure the product mix aligns with the category strategy.
- Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations for restocking or discontinuing products.
- Supplier and Vendor Management:

- Identify and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to source products for the category.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.
- Ensure that products meet quality and compliance standards.
- Pricing and Promotion:

- Set pricing strategies for products within the category to optimize profitability.
- Work with the marketing team to develop promotional and pricing strategies.
- Monitor pricing trends in the market and make adjustments as necessary.




- Sales and Revenue Growth:

- Collaborate with the sales team to achieve revenue targets for the category.
- Analyze sales performance and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
- Develop sales forecasts and budgetary plans for the category.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance:

- Ensure that all products within the category meet quality standards and compliance regulations.
- Address any product quality or safety issues promptly and effectively.
- Implement and oversee quality control processes.
- Market and Competitor Analysis:

- Stay informed about market trends, competitors, and emerging industry developments.
- Use data and analysis to identify gaps and opportunities within the category.
- Develop strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Graduate/Diploma in design/apparel merchandising, NIFT (GMT/FD/Textile /KDT/D&D;), Pearl academy (IFTP)

Preferred competencies & Skills

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Strong knowledge of the apparel industry, including trends, consumer behavior, and competitors.
- Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional product teams.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Analytical mindset and the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
- Familiarity with industry-specific software and tools
- Technical skills: presentation skills, sound financial perspective, Effective communication and negotiating skills
- Other Skills: Customer orientation, learning proficiency, planning and organizing, team player, influencing, problem solving, Creative, In touch with current trends, styles, colors and also the taste of the Indian market.

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