Role & responsibilities

- Develop and execute the overall product strategy, including assortment planning, pricing, and promotional strategies.

- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from identifying trends, selecting products, managing inventory, and ensuring timely delivery.

- Conduct regular market research and competitive analysis to identify new trends, opportunities.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to secure the best prices, products, and terms.

- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and contracts to ensure favourable terms for the company while maintaining product quality and availability.

- Monitor supplier performance, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining high service standards.

- Curate and expand the fashion product range based on customer needs, seasonality and market trends.

- Regularly evaluate product performance, adjusting the assortment and pricing as necessary to meet customer demand and drive sales.

- Work closely with the merchandising and inventory teams to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid out-of-stock situations.

- Analyse sales data and customer feedback to drive product selection and improve sales performance.

- Optimize the product mix to increase conversion rates,



average order value (AOV), and overall revenue in the category.

- Collaborate with the ecommerce marketing team to execute promotional campaigns and ensure visibility of key products.

- Work with the creative and content teams to ensure high-quality product listings, including compelling product descriptions, photography, and SEO optimization.

Additional Skills.

- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract negotiation skills.

- In-depth knowledge of apparel/fashion products, trends, and consumer behavior.

- Data-driven mindset with experience in analyzing product performance, sales data, and market trends.

- Proficiency in ecommerce platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Excel, SAP, or other inventory/merchandising systems).

- Solid communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Minimum 4-5 years of experience in category management, merchandising or buying, ideally in the Footwear or Jewellery and accessories categories.

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Dy. Category Manager (Kurla)
🏢 VRO ASIA PRIVATE
📍 Kurla