[1, 2]Core Responsibilities

- Assortment Planning: Choose the right product mix, introduce new lines, and phase out underperforming or slow-moving items.
- P&L; & Pricing Strategy: Own the category's profit and loss (P&L;), set competitive retail pricing, and design promotional campaigns.
- Vendor & Supplier Management: Negotiate supplier contracts, costs, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and delivery terms.
- Market & Data Analysis: Track sales velocity, sell-through rates, inventory turnover, and gross margin return on investment (GMROI).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, supply chain, and retail or e-commerce teams to align product presentation and ad campaigns.

Requirements & Skills

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field (MBA is often preferred).
- Experience: 3 to 8+ years in category management, buying, merchandising, or commercial sourcing.
- Skills: Robust analytical acumen (Excel, data dashboards), commercial negotiation, market research, and strategic forecasting.

Pay: ₹65,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Store/ Category Manager (Kechery)
🏢 Blueberry's India
📍 Kechery