Assistant Category Manager

Dear Candidates,

We have an excellent opportunity for a category role in Processed food.

Key Responsibilities: The Pillars of Your Success

You will be the end-to-end owner of your categories, spanning strategy, finance, procurement, and market execution.

A. Strategy & P&L Ownership:

• Drive Revenue & Budget: Own the category's financial performance, including budget development, revenue targets, and profitability (P&L).
• Forecasting & Inventory: Make sophisticated forecasts for product demand to ensure high availability and inventory sustainability while minimizing waste.
• Long-Term Planning: Devise and implement long-term development strategies to capture market share and category growth.

B. Procurement & Vendor Management:

• Negotiation: Lead complex margin discussions and negotiations with local and international vendors to secure optimal pricing, terms, and quality of service.
• Relationship Building: Foster trust and long-term relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and cutting-edge product pipeline.

C. Market Insights & Merchandising:

• Trend Analysis: Analyze industry data and consumer insights to identify emerging trends in international foods and adapt the category mix quickly.
• Product Lifecycle: Develop and execute product category positioning strategies to maximize visibility and consumer purchase intent.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Merchandising, and Buying teams on competitive pricing, promotional activities, and to develop clear exit strategies for unsuccessful products.

III. Qualifications & Requirements (The Non-Negotiables)

• Education: Full-Time MBA from a premier institute is mandatory.
• Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in Category Management, Buying, or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within a fast-paced retail or FMCG environment.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong, applied knowledge of Category Management frameworks, marketing principles, and sales strategies.
• Analytical Acumen: Proven ability to analyze complex data (sales, market, consumer insights) and translate it into clear, actionable business strategies and decisions.
• Influence & Leadership: Strong people management, persuasion, and communication skills to effectively manage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Technical: Proficient in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel for data modeling and analysis.

IV. Why Join Nature's Basket?

• Impact: Play a leading role in curating the finest food experience for a rapidly growing gourmet market.
• Growth: A high-visibility role with direct ownership of a critical, profitable business function.
• Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive salary and performance-linked incentives.
• Professional Development: Work within a culture that values strategic thinking, autonomy, and continuous learning.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person