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Thales

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 Location: Bangalore, India
 
 
 In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.
 
 
 Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and has operational offices and sites spread across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune among others. Over 1800 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India&rsquo;s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Transport, Aerospace and Digital Identity and Security markets.
 
 
 Reporting to the relevant Global Category Manager and / or Category(ies) Team leader (CTL) depending of geographic location.
 
 
 Key Figures :
 
 
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 Annual volume of commitment and spend within relevant category (ies) and % of Savings
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 Number of suppliers for the given category and the structured closure of legacy, close and disengage suppliers as defined by the category strategies
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 Year on year competitiveness and cost reductions
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 Category operational performance (quality, on-time delivery, supply risk assessment, ..)
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 % Category compliance with policy suppliers based on both commitment and spend
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 Involve in the creation of specific contract(s) where there is a business need
 
 
 
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 The Category Buyer (CB) supports one or several procurement categories.
 
 
 The CB works in close relation with the relevant Global Category Managers (GCM), the Categories Team leader (CTL), the Category Manager(CM) and the Tactical Buyer (TB).
 
 
 All actions have to be in line with the strategy defined by the Global Category Manager and the CM. The CB's prime role is the management of the RFI or/and RFP's until PVet 4 stage (up to PVet 5 based on some Regions) in order to provide the competiveness to the business.
 
 
 In addition to this their main tasks are:
 
 
 Operational Support :
 
 
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 Ensure the BA's receive all required information to raise the Procurement Orders.
 
 
 
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 Procurement Competitiveness Capture:
 
 
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 Monitor the markets for defined categories including key players, newcomers, economic evolutions, market or regulation constraints, innovations and technology in order to support the development of the most up to date category strategies to the businesses.
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 Based on the above provide insights as to how products / projects could be more competitive via the adoption of different suppliers / methodologies / technology etc.
 
 
 
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 Governance, Leadership and Performance Management:
 
 
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 Ensure appropriate governance is applied using KPI's and root cause corrective actions
 
 
 
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 Supplier / Acquisition Management:
 
 
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 Performance management of the supply base in line with the standards set out by the Global Category Manager .
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 Ensure that supplier competitions follow the governance process and are balanced and fair in order to improve business and customer performance.
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 Ensure that global contracts / framework agreements are adopted and utilised.
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 Ensure that Thales e-Acquisition and all THALES procurement tools are fully used.
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 Based on the performance management of the supply base identify the suppliers who require focused development actions and ensure that the Supplier Development Team have the required support / leverage in order for these actions to be successful.
 
 
 
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 At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!
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Category Buyer

Reliance Retail

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 Company Overview
 
 
 
 Reliance Retail is India's largest and fastest growing retailer, offering a diversified omni-channel experience through integrated stores and digital platforms. Serving over 193 million customers across the country, Reliance Retail delivers superior value, high-quality products, and an exceptional shopping experience, underpinned by a robust supply chain and technology infrastructure.
 
 
 
 Job Overview
 
 
 
 The Buyer will be responsible for product selection, vendor negotiations, and category management in Bengaluru for Reliance Retail. This full-time, mid-level position requires 4 to 6 years of relevant buying experience, primarily supporting the fashion and lifestyle category. The ideal candidate will be skilled in building vendor relationships, category planning, and inventory management to drive business growth and maintain a competitive edge.
 
 
 
 Qualifications And Skills
 
 
 
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 Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in Lingerie buying or merchandising roles within the retail industry, with a focus on fashion and lifestyle products.
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 Strong expertise in category planning (Mandatory skill), capable of devising product mix strategies to maximize store profitability and meet customer demand.
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 Proven experience in vendor management (Mandatory skill), including evaluating, negotiating, and securing preferred supplier agreements to ensure best-in-class product sourcing.
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 Demonstrated ability in fashion buying, encompassing trend identification, assortment planning, and supporting seasonal selections in a dynamic retail environment.
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 Hands-on skills in inventory management, adept at monitoring stock levels, executing replenishment plans, and minimizing overstock or shortages.
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 Proficiency in sales tracking to evaluate product performance, supporting data-driven decisions for optimizing assortment and sales growth.
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 Strong expertise in market and trend analysis to identify emerging opportunities and make timely merchandising recommendations to maintain a competitive edge.
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 Effective negotiation skills, including contract terms, pricing, and delivery schedules, to maximize cost savings and value for Reliance Retail.
 
 
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 Roles And Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Develop and execute category plans aligned with Reliance Retail's goals, ensuring optimal product assortment and positioning for the assigned category.
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 Source, evaluate, and onboard new vendors while maintaining productive long-term vendor partnerships to meet quality and cost parameters.
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 Analyze sales performance and inventory levels to adjust buying strategies, address slow-moving items, and capitalize on best-sellers for improved profitability.
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 Conduct regular market and competitor analysis to identify trends, assess product demand, and seize growth opportunities in fashion and lifestyle segments.
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 Negotiate terms and agreements with vendors, securing the best prices, discounts, and delivery conditions to ensure sustained supply and cost efficiency.
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 Collaborate with marketing, operations, and visual merchandising teams to launch new collections, promotions, and support in-store execution.
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 Monitor supplier performance, address quality or delivery issues promptly, and ensure strict adherence to Reliance Retail's procurement policies and standards.
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 Prepare periodic reports and present insights on buying performance, stock status, and future category expansion plans to senior management.
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Buyer

eBay

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 At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader &mdash; we&rsquo;re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We&rsquo;re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
 
 
 Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work &mdash; every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
 
 
 Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers &mdash; and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
 
 
 
 Who Are We?
 
 
 
 
 Looking for a company that inspires passion, courage and imagination, where you can be part of the team shaping the future of global commerce? Want to shape how millions of people buy, sell, connect, and share around the world? If you&rsquo;re interested in joining a purpose driven community that is dedicated to creating an ambitious and inclusive workplace, join eBay &ndash; a company you can be proud to be a part of.
 
 
 
 
 The Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Landing Page teams define and build features that optimize the way customers browse our inventory and help them easily find and reach relevant eBay pages when searching on search engines like Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc. With literally hundreds of millions of products listed on eBay globally at any time, the scale at which eBay has to consider search engine optimization puts our team in a unique position to innovate and provide immediate value to the business.
 
 
 
 
 The SEO Landing Page Platform holds the buyer intent data definition for our category and model landing pages. These pages serve as important destinations for buyers who come from search engines like Google as well as those who are browsing the eBay site. The Linking Services connect those pages and enable them to show up in navigational elements like the breadcrumb and category navigation. The operational tools provide the interface for manual intervention and eventual automation of those operational tasks.
 
 
 
 
 What Will You Do?
 
 
 
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 Develop and maintain modern, responsive web interfaces for both internal tooling and custom facing applications.
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 Build reusable React/TypeScript components that can be used in all our experiences.
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 Ensure SEO best practices are baked into the frontend: semantic HTML, proper meta tags, structured data, and dynamic rendering or server&hyphen;side rendering where necessary
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 Collaborate with UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into pixel-perfect interfaces, maintaining consistency with the design system
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 Optimize client-side performance by implementing code-splitting, lazy loading, and efficient state management
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 Implement accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure the interfaces are usable by all audiences
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 Write unit and integration tests (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) to ensure UI stability and prevent regressions
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 Monitor frontend performance and user experience metrics, set up alerting for runtime errors or slowdowns, and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability
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 Create and maintain documentation for component libraries, coding guidelines, and deployment processes
 
 
 
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 Design, deliver, and maintain significant features within the SEO Platform team, ensuring stable and scalable interfaces
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 Optimize frontend performance to achieve fast load times, minimal latency, and smooth interactions for end users and crawlers
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 Come up with a sound technical strategy for component architecture, state management, and styling frameworks (e.g., CSS modules, Tailwind), considering project goals, timelines, and SEO impact
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 Take point on cross-team efforts&mdash;owning the UI problem and ensuring that backend, SEO, and design teams stay in sync toward a cohesive technical solution
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 Implement and enforce coding standards, accessibility guidelines, and responsive design principles to guarantee consistent user experiences across devices
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 Maintain thorough documentation covering component library usage, deployment pipelines, and troubleshooting procedures
 
 
 
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 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Passion and commitment for technical excellence
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 B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science or an equivalent professional experience
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 2+ years of software design and development experience, tackling non-trivial problems in backend services and / or data pipelines
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 A solid foundation in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and principles of responsive design and performance optimization
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 Production-grade coding experience with React (or another modern frontend framework) and TypeScript/JavaScript
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 Familiarity with writing unit and integration tests for frontend applications (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library)
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 Experience with build tools and automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Webpack, Babel)
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 Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO best practices for frontend development
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 Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills
 
 
 
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 eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our Accessibility Statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.
 
 
 
 Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay.
 
 
 eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.
 
 
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Web (FE) Engineer

Myntra

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 About The Company
 
 
 
 
 Who are we?
 
 
 
 Myntra is India&rsquo;s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we&rsquo;ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary.
 
 
 We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We&rsquo;re bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit.
 
 
 Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in.
 
 
 We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us.
 
 
 From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us.
 
 
 Working at Myntra is challenging but fun - we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.
 
 
 As a Lead Associate - Category Management, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing the category management processes. With 3 to 5 years of experience in this field, you will be expected to bring substantial expertise and leadership to the table. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around effectively managing the product categories, driving strategic initiatives to enhance category performance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to align category strategies with business objectives.
 
 
 
 Roles And Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Lead the category management function, including assortment planning, vendor management, and promotional strategies.
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 Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to identify opportunities for growth within categories.
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 Develop and implement category plans that drive sales, margin, and market share growth.
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, and finance to achieve category objectives.
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 Monitor category performance metrics and KPIs to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.
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 Conduct regular reviews and analysis of category performance, making data-driven recommendations for enhancements.
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 Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to make informed decisions regarding category strategies.
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 Work closely with vendors to negotiate terms, pricing, and promotional activities to maximize category profitability.
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 Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in category management practices.
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 Mentor and guide junior category management associates to foster their professional growth and development.
 
 
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 Required Skills
 
 
 
 key account management, stakeholder management, seller management
 
 
 
 Required Education
 
 
 
 B.Tech
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Lead Associate - Category Management

Amazon

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 Description
 
 
 
 Musical Instruments - Amazon India, is looking for a smart, enthusiastic, hard-working and creative Category Manager to join our team.
 
 
 The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and owning the strategy for some of our top vendor relationships. Within this role, the individual will have the opportunity establish and maintain strong vendor partnerships, manage category profitability, and identify means to improve the customer experience. We are seeking a business leader with a broad skill-set which demonstrates analytical horsepower, excellent business judgment, strong vendor management and negotiations skills, deep curiosity to uncover how things work, and a passion for creating a world class shopping experience for our customers. You will work with brands of all sizes and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of these organizations. Experience in business analytics, strategic thinking, and negotiations are required.
 
 
 Key job responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Define strategies to deliver best-in-class customer experience while delivering sustainable growth in the category.
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 Develop knowledge of supply/ demand trends and success drivers of your category.
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 Establish relationships and negotiate agreements/deals with leading manufacturers and brands. Drive new product launches and additions in the category.
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 Collaborate with Sellers and merchandizing teams on promotions and marketing initiatives and coordinate with the Merchandising team to execute these activities.
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 Collaborate with program/product teams to drive category objectives.
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 Participate in day-to-day operational aspects of the category, including gathering and addressing customer feedback, business improvement initiatives.
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 Be an ambassador within the industry and continuously enhance our position.
 
 
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 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 3+ years of with Excel experience
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 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
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 Experience with financial analysis and P&amp;L ownership
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 Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
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 Experience with pricing and selection strategy
 
 
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 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 
 
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 - ASSPL - Karnataka
 
 
 Job ID: A3133789
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Category Manager, GL Musical Instruments

Ola Electric

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 Role Summary:
 
 
 
 Manage our 2W portfolio by supporting category strategy with feature envelopes, scenario modeling, competitor tracking, and coordinating brief creation/ updates. Be the voice of the customer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Build feature envelopes and translate user needs into requirement sets.
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 Create volume &amp; price-band scenarios, sensitivities and category datasets.
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 Provide analytical, modeling, and documentation support.
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 Coordinate inputs across Engineering, Product (SDV), Manufacturing and FP&amp;A.
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 Track category KPIs: forecast accuracy, refresh latency, and competitive changes (specs, pricing, rail deltas).
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 Maintain version control for briefs and planning docs.
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 3&ndash;6 years
 
 in product planning, PMO, category management, strategy, or analytical hardware roles.
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 Strong skills in spreadsheets, modeling, and structured requirement documentation.
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 Exposure to mobility/ EV/ consumer electronics is a must.
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