Location : Bangalore

Experience : 5-6 years

About Us

Zulu is a fast-commerce platform for affordable Fashion, Home and General Merchandise tailored for value-conscious India. We are reimagining how everyday utility products are discovered and delivered through a highly productive, inventory-led model focused on speed, affordability, and convenience.

The company has raised two rounds of funding led by Stellaris and Chiratae, and is building for large-scale expansion across emerging Indian markets.

Position Overview

We are looking for a trend-savvy, commercially minded Category Buyer (Home & Kitchen) to join our dynamic Category team. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our collections, responsible for selecting and sourcing products that resonate with our target audience while maximizing sales and profitability. The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of creative intuition and analytical prowess. You should have your finger on the pulse of global fashion trends, a deep understanding of our customer base,



and the negotiation skills required to build strong, profitable vendor partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

1. Trend Forecasting & Selection: Analyze global fashion trends, consumer behavior, and historical sales data to curate a compelling, cohesive product assortment.
2. Vendor Management: Source, negotiate with, and onboard new suppliers and brands. Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with existing vendors to secure competitive costing, exclusive products, and favorable payment terms.
3. Performance Analysis: Monitor weekly and monthly sales KPIs (sell-through rates, gross margins, inventory turnover).
4. Implement quick, strategic markdown or re-order actions based on performance.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, and Inventory teams to ensure product stories are accurately and powerfully told.

📌 Category Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Zulu
📍 Bengaluru