11 Sep
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Crepdog Crew
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Saket
11 Sep
Crepdog Crew
Saket
Department: Streetwear
Working Hours & Time: 11 AM - 8 PM // Mon - Sat
Location: New Delhi
About the Role:
By 2028 , Indian streetwear is global news. Homegrown brands are scaling fast, marketplace volumes are exploding — and this role sits right at the center of that growth .
We’re building one of India’s most vibrant streetwear marketplaces, and we’re looking for a Category Manager - Menswear(Streetwear) to design and drive the commerce engine behind it.
This is a hands-on, ownership-heavy role where strategy meets execution. You’ll turn brand hype into real revenue, build long-term partnerships, and create systems that scale across online, offline, and collaborations .
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Own the category P&L;, revenue, margins, assortment, and growth strategy .
- Drive brand, vendor, and manufacturer sourcing , partnerships, negotiations, pricing, MOQs, and commercial terms.
- Source and develop fabrics, trims, packaging, and manufacturing partners aligned with seasonal and business requirements.
- Lead product development from concept to sampling, costing, approvals, and production.
- Build and manage a strong network of mills, fabric/trim suppliers, printers, embroiderers, and garment manufacturers .
- Identify market gaps, consumer trends, new products, brands, and sourcing opportunities .
- Own costing, forecasting, inventory, sell-through, and profitability .
- Evaluate vendor performance across quality, capacity, pricing, compliance,
and timelines , while developing alternate sources.
- Work closely with design, merchandising, marketing, production, and operations to take products from idea to market.
- Drive launches, drops, collaborations, and seasonal collections .
- Resolve sourcing and production issues and ensure quality and on-time delivery .
- Build scalable category, sourcing, and product development processes as the business grows.
Who's this role for:
- 6 - 10 years of experience in category management, merchandising, buying, business, commercial, or growth roles
- Experience in D2C, fashion, lifestyle, retail, marketplace, or consumer businesses
- Proven category/P&L; ownership with strong revenue, margin, and profitability understanding
- Strong understanding of brands, consumers, pricing, inventory, and commercial strategy
- Proven ability to build brand/vendor partnerships and negotiate commercial terms
- Highly data-driven , with robust category, forecasting, and inventory acumen
- Strong consumer and market instinct , with an eye for emerging trends
- Experience in high-growth/startup environments with high ownership and low structure
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
- Able to seamlessly balance strategy with hands-on execution
- Deep interest in streetwear, fashion, culture, and emerging consumer trends
- Driven by impact, growth, and long-term upside
📌 Category Manager - Streetwear (Menswear) (Saket)
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