Role & responsibilities:
Buy, range and manage the category based on the demands and expectations of our customers.
Develop the category strategy (business plan) annually and review quarterly.
Prepare the annual category budget with Finance Input.
Ensure fair, consistent and competitive pricing on all merchandise.
Achieve category Sales and Gross Profit Budgets.
Monthly reporting and ad hoc reviews of category financial performance.
Analysis and monitoring of market activities for threats and opportunities.
Identify and source recent products and suppliers from both India and overseas, also consolidate the number of suppliers for existing products where commercially appropriate.
Evaluate products to be ranged and deleted.
Ensure all deadlines are met for the category in all areas.
Manage the launch of new products into the market to ensure first to market for all critical new lines.
Work with the buying team to develop item level and promotional forecasting.
Update and adjust store and promotional models.
Respond to customer complaints regarding category products.
Prepare advertising submissions and attend relevant meetings to brief advertising agency.




Check advertised offers to ensure adequate stock to cover promotional demand.
Analyse effectiveness of promotions.
Ensure Buying process and policies are implemented with regards to pricing, recalling of stock, advertising and introduction on new lines

Preferred candidate profile:
1+ years experience as a Category Manager managing product portfolios.
Educational Qualification: Post Graduate/MBA
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Accurate numerical and analytical skills.
Strong analytical ability and ability to synthesising information into actionable objectives, planning and outcomes.
Good fundamental understanding of analytical & communication tools.
Ability to generate and present actionable recommendations to a diverse range of stakeholders.
Capable of managing and executing complex project management tasks.
Data-driven thinking.
Highly creative and creative approach.
Strong collaborative & growth mindset.
Robust People management skills.

📌 Category Manager Chennai
🏢 Specsmakers Opticians
📍 Chennai