Job Title Category Head Lenskart Location Okhla Delhi India About Lenskart Twelve years ago Lenskart started with a simple mission to eliminate preventable blindness What began as a small startup has now become Asia s largest eyewear company having served over 40 million customers globally With 10 000 Lenskartians 2000 omnichannel stores across 175 cities in India Singapore Dubai and beyond we now ship a pair of eyewear every 2 5 seconds powered by one of the world s most automated eyewear factories Investors include Softbank ADIA Temasek Kedaara Capital Premji Invest KKR Alpha Wave Bay Capital Our Next Chapter We re on an ambitious mission to serve 1 billion eyes in 2025 And we re going beyond vision correction to transform how people see and experience the world This requires cutting-edge technology unmatched customer experience and exceptional people Our strategic priorities over the next three years include tech innovation global expansion manufacturing scale-up and building a deep bench of entrepreneurial talent We re growing existing categories entering new ones and scaling across geographies and channels The Role Category Head As Category Head you will be the business owner of your category responsible for driving exponential growth through product strategy assortment pricing and margin management You will own the entire P L playing a critical role in shaping customer experience influencing repeat behaviour and transforming eyewear from a utility to a fashion-first high-frequency purchase Key Responsibilities P L and Business Ownership Full ownership of category P L revenue margins inventory turns and working capital Drive top-line growth and bottom-line profitability across all channels online offline home 2 Strategic Category Management Build and execute the category growth roadmap Lead assortment planning width depth OTB category gaps and range rationalization Define the right mix of core vs fashion trend-led vs evergreen 3 Buying Merchandising Lead seasonal buying across geographies and channels Partner with vendors and in-house design teams to drive trend-forward innovation Reorder high-performing styles and ensure sufficient stock DOH on bestsellers 4 Launches Channel Execution Plan successful collection launches with targeted store assortments Collaborate with Marketing VM and Training teams to drive GTM success Avoid over-spread by tailoring assortments by store type geography and consumer profile 5 Daily Trade Lifecycle Management Monitor ROS and manage the product lifecycle launches in-season moves and exits Optimize store and warehouse distribution identify slow movers and take timely actions Recommend data-led product pricing and discounting strategies Conduct product trainings for store teams to boost conversions and engagement 6 Margins Inventory Quality Control Own and manage product costing to deliver healthy margins Maintain inventory discipline with strong turns and minimal ageing Uphold the Lenskart quality promise reduce returns and NPS detractors by ensuring consistent product quality Ideal Candidate 7 years of relevant experience in category management buying or merchandising Fashion industry experience preferred Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of consumer trends and market insights Proven track record in P L ownership and scaling categories High ownership mindset team-oriented and impact oriented Data-driven detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced high-growth environment Join us to shape the future of eyewear and how the world sees