The Organic World is India’s largest retailer of organic and natural groceries and a leading Responsible Retailer, focused on enabling better choices and creating sustainable value. As the flagship brand of the NIMIDA Group, the company offers worry-free groceries across categories such as organic produce, chemical-free staples, toxin-free home and personal care, natural wellness, and healthier snacks. With 30+ stores across Bengaluru, Mysuru, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad, and a growing e-commerce presence, The Organic World is expanding toward a pan-India footprint through company-owned and franchise outlets.

Its product range is guided by an industry-first “Not In Our Aisle List,” which The Organic World is looking for a commercially driven Category Manager – Grocery to lead end-to-end category performance across Grocery, including buying, assortment planning, demand forecasting, replenishment, inventory management, pricing, promotions, sales growth, and profitability .

This role carries accountability for category revenue, margins, working capital, and on-shelf availability while ensuring the right products are available at the right time and cost.

Key Responsibilities

- Drive category sales, profitability, and market share growth.
- Develop and execute category strategies for Grocery products.
- Manage product assortment, SKU rationalization, and new product introductions.
- Lead buying activities, vendor selection, and commercial negotiations.
- Forecast demand and plan replenishment to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Monitor inventory health, stock turns,



and working capital efficiency.
- Reduce stock-outs, excess inventory, and expiry-related losses.
- Plan pricing, promotions, and seasonal campaigns to maximize sales and margins.
- Track and improve key KPIs such as Sales Growth, Margin %, OSA, Fill Rate, Stock Turns, Inventory Days, and GMROI.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and evaluate vendor performance.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, and Store teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.

Requirements
- 10 to 15 years of experience in Grocery Category Management, Buying, Merchandising, or Procurement.
- Strong experience in Grocery Retail, Supermarkets, FMCG, or Modern Trade.
- Proven expertise in demand forecasting, replenishment planning, and inventory optimization.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
- Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of driving sales and margin growth.
- Ability to manage large product portfolios and multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Industry
- Grocery Retail
- Supermarkets
- FMCG
- Contemporary Trade
- Food Retail

Key Skills
- Category Management
- Buying & Procurement
- Demand Forecasting
- Replenishment Planning
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Negotiation
- Pricing & Promotions
- Assortment Planning
- Business Analytics
- P&L; Management

Work location : Bangalore

📌 Category Manager -Grocery Buying, Forecasting & Retail (Bengaluru)
🏢 The Organic World
📍 Bengaluru