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 New 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 environments.
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