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, recent 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.

•Good 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.

📌 Category Manager (Gurugram)
🏢 Dutrix Systems Private
📍 Gurugram