Role & responsibilities
Own and drive end-to-end category strategy to achieve revenue growth, customer acquisition, profitability, and market share.
Manage the complete product lifecycle, including Current Product Introduction (NPI), pricing, assortment optimisation, quality improvement, and product retirement.
Drive category P&L; performance, demand forecasting, budgeting, pricing strategy, and promotional planning.
Analyse customer needs, market trends, competitor activities, and product performance to identify growth opportunities.
Collaborate with GTM, Manufacturing, Finance, Pricing, Digital, Marketing, and global product teams.
Lead S&OP; activities to optimise product availability and supply chain efficiency.
Track category KPIs, prepare business reviews, and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead, coach, and mentor the Category Specialist.





Preferred candidate profile 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Product Management, or Commercial Strategy.

Experience in eCommerce, consumer products, print, or marketplace settings.

Solid understanding of product portfolio management, P&L;/KPI ownership, pricing, forecasting, and S&OP.;

Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and project management skills.

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience in cross-functional stakeholder management and people mentoring.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline is essential.

MBA and international/multi-market exposure would be an added advantage.

📌 Category Manager Mumbai
🏢 Symphoni HR
📍 Mumbai