Category Head - Lingerie

Strategy & P&L Ownership

• Own complete category P&L, including revenue, margins, and profitability
• Define and execute short- and long-term growth strategy for the lingerie business
• Set annual operating plans, budgets, and performance KPIs
• Product & Category Management
• Lead assortment planning across bras, panties, shape wear, sleepwear, and related categories
• Drive product roadmap aligned with consumer insights, trends, and price architecture
• Ensure strong fit, quality, and size inclusivity standards

Sourcing & Supply ChainSales & Go-To-MarketCustomer & Market InsightsTeam Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Oversee vendor selection, costing, and negotiations to achieve margin targets
• Work closely with supply chain teams on lead times, inventory turns, and fill-rates
• Optimize sourcing mix for cost and speed
• Drive category performance across offline retail, market places and D2C
• Partner with Operations team on launches, campaigns, promotions, and pricing strategy
• Monitor sell-through, replenishment, and discounting effectiveness
• Deeply understand consumer behavior, repeat cycles, and regional preferences
• Track competition and emerging trends in intimate wear
• Build and lead a high-performing category team
• Work closely with design, marketing, finance, operations, and retail teams
• Act as the single-point owner for lingerie business performance

Experience & Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in apparel / fashion / intimate wear.
• Prior experience as Category Head / Business Head preferred.
• Proven track record of scaling a category or business unit.
• Experience across D2C, e-commerce, or Omni channel retail is a strong plus.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong P&L and commercial ownership mind-set.
• Deep understanding of women’s lingerie category (fit, fabrics, lifecycle).
• Data-driven decision making with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to balance brand building with profitability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person