Role Overview

We are looking for a Category Manager - Retail to own category performance, assortment, and in-store execution across our store network.

This role sits at the intersection of merchandising, inventory planning, and store execution, and requires close coordination with stores, the DC, and brand/vendor partners.

Key Responsibilities

Category & Assortment Management

- Own the assortment plan for assigned categories across stores, based on customer demand, local trends, and store-level performance.
- Identify assortment gaps and work with sourcing/brand teams to plug them.
- Plan and execute category launches, seasonal ranges, and promotions in-store.

Performance & Inventory

- Track category-level sales, margins, and inventory health (stock-outs, overstocks, wastage) across stores.
- Work with the DC and store teams to ensure the right product availability at the right stores.
- Analyse category performance and recommend pricing, promotion, and assortment corrections.





Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

- Coordinate with brand/vendor partners on fill rates, new launches, and in-store visibility.
- Work closely with store operations, VM/CX, and marketing teams for category execution in-store.

What We Are Looking For

- 2-4 years of experience in category management, retail merchandising, or buying in a retail/D2C/FMCG environment.
- Valuable understanding of assortment planning, inventory management, and in-store execution.
- Strong analytical skills with comfort in Excel/Google Sheets for performance tracking.
- Good coordination and communication skills to work across stores, DC, and vendor teams.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of category outcomes.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Category Manager - Retail (India)
🏢 Emriom Fze
📍 India