Associate Category Manager Dairy

BazaarNow | Full time

About BazaarNow

BazaarNow is building quick commerce for smaller towns in India, combining everyday value with an assortment shaped by local needs.

The role

Own our Dairy portfolio: milk, curd, paneer, butter, ghee, cheese and other fresh dairy, sourced from national brands, regional dairies, cooperative unions and distributors such as Amul, Nandini, Milky Mist, Godrej Jersey and Heritage.

This is a hands-on, on-ground role: keep stores stocked every day, control expiry and wastage, and travel frequently across cities to source.

What you'll own
Sourcing: Onboard national brands, regional dairies and unions. Negotiate margins, schemes, payment terms and delivery schedules.
Multi-vendor supply: Bring vendors with different pricing, ordering and delivery setups into one dependable plan, with backup sources for key products.
Replenishment: Place daily direct-to-store orders. Track fill rates, delivery timeliness and in-stock levels, and close gaps the same day.
Expiry and wastage: Keep stock cover tight for short shelf-life products. Manage near-expiry stock, damages,



returns and credit notes.
Assortment and seasonality: Choose brands, packs and price points for each town, and plan for festivals and seasonal demand.
Margins and promotions: Secure written brand commitments, validate invoices and follow claims through to reconciliation.
Field travel: Visit union sites, dairy plants, distributors and stores to source, audit supply and fix issues on the ground.

What we're looking for
1–3 years of experience in category management, buying, procurement, e-commerce or FMCG sales. Dairy or fresh experience is a solid plus.
Willingness to travel frequently across cities.
Solid analytical skills and hands-on comfort with Excel or Google Sheets.
Comfort managing many vendors and daily operational pressure.
Kannada, Telugu or Tamil preferred, for working with local vendors and unions.
High energy, attention to detail and ownership through closure.
Willingness to question standard assumptions and plan from actual local demand.

📌 Associate Category Manager Dairy Mandya
🏢 Bazaarindia Technologies
📍 Mandya