category manager

International Medical Company

Job SummaryThe Category Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic development and management of product categories within the pharmacy chain. This role involves analyzing market trends, optimizing product assortments, building assortment types per need, managing availability, launching and managing brands activations and driving sales growth while ensuring alignment with the overall business objectives. The Category Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, including trade marketing, operations, and supply chain, to enhance customer experience and achieve financial targets.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and implement category strategies that align with the company&rsquo;s goals and objectives.</li><li>Conduct market research and analyze consumer trends, purchase power and customer behavior to identify growth opportunities.</li><li>Set pricing strategies and promotional plans to maximize category performance.</li><li>Manage, plan and launch promotions and offers according to the dedicated verticals (SOH, SKU/Brand Performance, Stock Lifetime)</li><li>Determine optimal product assortments based on sales data, customer preferences, and market trends.</li><li>Collaborate with suppliers to ensure optimum availability &amp; stock management according to the pre-decided assortment type on stores</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and manage product lifecycle, including new product introductions and phase-outs.</li><li>Analyze category performance metrics, including sales, margin, and inventory turnover.</li><li>Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate category performance to senior management.</li><li>Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and recommend adjustments to strategies.</li><li>Work closely with the marketing team to develop effective promotional campaigns and in-store displays.</li><li>Coordinate with the supply chain and operations teams to ensure product availability and efficient logistics.</li><li>Partner with store teams to gather feedback on customer preferences and shopping behavior.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.</li><li>Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate terms to ensure competitiveness and profitability.</li><li>Understand customer needs and preferences to enhance category offerings.</li><li>Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities to maintain a competitive edge.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Pharmacy, or a related field. A Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus.</li><li>3-5 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or retail management, preferably within the pharmacy or health and wellness sector.</li><li>Proven track record of driving category growth and managing product assortments.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.</li><li>Excellent negotiation and vendor management abilities.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders.</li><li>Familiarity with inventory management systems and retail software.</li><li>Professional in using Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Power Point Presentations.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeExperience:<ul><li>Category Management: 5 years (Preferred)</li></ul>

Category Manager

Breadfast

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 Position Overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Category Manager to join our commercial team. The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to drive sales, optimize assortment, and ensure operational excellence within the fresh food segment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 1. Category Strategy Development:
 
 
 - Develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives to achieve sales and profitability targets.
 
 
 - Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and differentiate our offerings.
 
 
 
 
 
 2. Assortment Planning:
 
 
 - Curate and manage an assortment of product, ensuring a balanced mix of items that meet consumer preferences and market demand.
 
 
 - Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize product assortment based on seasonality, regional preferences, and consumer trends.
 
 
 
 
 
 3. Supplier Relationship Management:
 
 
 - Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
 
 
 - Negotiate terms, pricing, and promotional support to ensure competitive advantage, product availability, and quality standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 4. Promotions and Pricing Strategy:
 
 
 - Develop and execute promotional campaigns, pricing strategies, and markdowns to drive sales and enhance customer engagement.
 
 
 - Monitor pricing trends, competitive activities, and market dynamics to adjust pricing strategies as needed.
 
 
 
 
 
 5. Sales Performance Analysis:
 
 
 - Analyze sales data, performance metrics, and consumer insights to evaluate category performance.
 
 
 - Develop actionable insights and recommendations to optimize sales and profitability.
 
 
 
 
 
 6. Inventory and Supply Chain Management:
 
 
 - Work closely with planning and supply chain teams to manage product inventory.
 
 
 - Monitor stock levels, demand forecasts, and lead times to ensure adequate product availability while minimizing waste and stockouts.
 
 
 
 
 
 7. Cross-functional Collaboration:
 
 
 - Collaborate effectively with marketing, operations, planning and finance teams to align category strategies with overall business goals.
 
 
 - Coordinate efforts to enhance product launches, promotional activities, and operational efficiencies.
 
 
 
 
 
 8. New Product Development:
 
 
 - Lead the identification, development, and launch of new products that meet consumer preferences and market trends.
 
 
 - Conduct market research, consumer testing, and feasibility studies to drive innovation and growth within the category.
 
 
 
 
 
 9. Market and Competitive Analysis:
 
 
 - Monitor industry trends, competitive activities, and market dynamics.
 
 
 - Conduct regular analysis and benchmarking to identify opportunities and threats, and adjust strategies accordingly.
 
 
 
 
 
 10. Budget Management:
 
 
 - Manage the category budget effectively, including promotional spend, new product development costs, and supplier investments.
 
 
 - Ensure financial targets are met while maximizing ROI and profitability.
 
 
 
 
 
 11. Customer Insights and Feedback:
 
 
 - Utilize customer feedback, reviews, and market research to gain insights into consumer preferences, behaviors, and shopping habits.
 
 
 - Incorporate customer insights into category strategies and product development initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
 
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letgo

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 letgo is the go-to platform for buying and selling second-hand items, with over 100 million downloads and millions of listings. It simplifies local buying and selling, offering everything from electronics to furniture. Listing items is easy with AI-powered technology that automatically titles and categorizes them. Users can browse listings, chat instantly, and check profiles, ratings, and reviews to make informed decisions.
 
 
 
 
 
 We believe in the circular economy, reducing waste by helping people get what they need and let go of what they don&rsquo;t. With &ldquo;C&uuml;zdan&inodot;m G&uuml;vende,&rdquo; our secure payment and shipping service, transactions are protected and items are shipped via partner delivery companies.
 
 
 
 
 
 We're building the future of second-hand in Turkey and transforming the buying and selling experience. We seek passionate individuals who are excited about creating something users love and eager for new challenges. Our company values impactful work and a strong, evolving culture.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You Will Be Doing:
 
 
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 Develop and implement strategic plans for the growth and profitability of product categories in the online marketplace.
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 Lead cross-functional teams, collaborating with marketing, operations, and technology teams to achieve category objectives.
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 Conduct in-depth market analysis, identifying opportunities for expansion and product assortment enhancement.
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 Analyze and optimize the customer journey, product presentation, and conversion rates.
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 Mentor and guide junior category management professionals.
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 You&rsquo;ll Be Great For This Role If:
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
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 Proven experience as an E-commerce Category Manager or similar role.
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 In-depth understanding of e-commerce dynamics and digital marketing.
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 Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make strategic recommendations.
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 Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
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 Proficient in using e-commerce platforms and analytics tools.
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 What We Have For You;
 
 
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 Comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, bonus scheme, etc.
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 Flexible working and hybrid opportunity
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 Opportunity to learn and develop within the company
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 Career guidance &amp; path
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 A dynamic work environment
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<div>At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we&rsquo;ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won&rsquo;t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you&rsquo;ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This Position reports to:
Global Procurement &amp; Logistics Manager<div> 
As the Service Regional Category Manager, EL Indirect Materials and Service (Americas), you are tasked with crafting Category Strategies and implementing a series of high-value strategic initiatives across the Americas region. Leveraging your extensive expertise in HR Services, Marketing, Legal, Consulting, and Professional Services, you proactively identify opportunities, collaborate with senior business stakeholders and Business Procurement/Finance, and manage Category suppliers to achieve overall Category performance and savings goals. 
You will be mainly responsible for:<ul><li>
Leveraging the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing process for implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy and ensuring that the supply base/suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.</li><li>
Managing planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending, and savings forecasts.</li><li>
Negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews price lists, and terms and conditions.</li><li>
Ensuring identification, investigation, and selection of appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability) in accordance with company policies.</li></ul></div><div> 
Job Qualifications
<ul><li>Procurement Experience: 5+ years of experience in procurement, with a focus on indirect categories such as Temporary Labor, Master Service Provider, marketing, HR benefits, marketing, and professional services.</li><li>
Category Management: Experience in developing and implementing category strategies.</li><li>
Supplier Management: Proven track record in managing supplier relationships and negotiations.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field is preferred</li></ul></div><div> 
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work&mdash;your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You&rsquo;ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on &ldquo;Candidate/Guest&rdquo; to learn more
Health, Life &amp; Disability<ul><li>
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
</li><li>Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus</li><li>
Vision benefit</li><li>
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)</li><li>
Company paid AD&amp;D (1X base pay)</li><li>
Voluntary life and AD&amp;D &ndash; 100% employee paid up to maximums</li><li>
Short Term Disability &ndash; up to 26 weeks &ndash; Company paid</li><li>
Long Term Disability &ndash; 60% of pay &ndash; Company paid. Ability to &ldquo;buy-up&rdquo; to 66 2/3% of pay.</li><li>
Supplemental benefits &ndash; 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance</li><li>
Parental Leave &ndash; up to 6 weeks</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption</li><li>
Employee discount program</li></ul>
Retirement<ul><li>
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
</li><li>Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
</li></ul>Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.</div>
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.</div>

JSW Paints

<div>
 
 
 
 Role: Category Manager
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Deliverables :
 
 
 
 - Management of current product range for optimal SKU and brand efficiency, including SKU rationalization and product life cycle management.
 
 
 - Manage the innovation pipeline for the portfolios to deliver product innovation aligned with the brand strategy and consumer insights.
 
 
 - Project management of innovation with cross functional teams
 
 
 - Development and management of current and new product packaging with regulatory, supply chain and agencies
 
 
 - Lead and manage product planning and strategy development, execution, control, analysis and evaluation of all activities associated with the portfolio.
 
 
 - Develop marketing and strategic plans and budgets in conjunction with the Marketing team (including innovation, communications, advertising and other activities).
 
 
 - Identifying trends and insights which can lead to new initiatives and growth.
 
 
 - Review and analyse research and shopper data to drive opportunity identification, deliver key strategic insight projects, develop and manage instore and on shelf strategies at the retail level.
 
 
 - Collaborating with Sales to set promotional initiatives in-market.
 
 
 - Prepare brand performance and review presentations on a regular basis as required
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Profile:
 
 
 
 - MBA from Tier II / Tier III institutes.
 
 
 - 2-4 years post-MBA experience in sales and marketing
 
 
 
 - Category/product/brand management experience in products sold through project sales channel in paint industry is preferred.
 
 
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XYXX Apparels

<div>
 
 
 About the Role (Overview)
 
 
 
 XYXX is looking for a
 
 Category Manager
 
 in E-Commerce &amp; Quick Commerce who is responsible for managing product categories in a fast-paced, hyper-local ecommerce environment. Their role involves driving sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction by curating and optimizing the product mix, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring seamless category performance to meet the immediate needs of customers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 How You Will Add Value (Core responsibilities)
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Sales and Revenue Growth:
 
 
 
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 Develop and execute strategies to increase online sales and revenue through ecommerce channels.
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 Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to expand the company's online presence.
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 Analyze sales data and market trends to optimize product listings and pricing strategies and customer feedback.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. E-commerce Strategy Development:
 
 
 
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 Develop and implement comprehensive e-commerce strategies in alignment with the company's overall goals.
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 Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and technological advancements to maintain a competitive edge.
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 3. Marketing &amp; Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
 
 
 
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 Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for e-commerce accounts and regularly report on performance.
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 Utilize data analytics tools to track and analyze sales metrics, customer behavior, and market trends.
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 Collaborate with the marketing team to create and implement online marketing campaigns, promotions, and product launches.
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 Manage performance marketing for individual channels, Optimize the campaigns and identify opportunity areas to grow revenue.
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 Ensure that e-commerce platforms are effectively showcasing the company's products through compelling content and visuals.
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 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
 
 
 
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 Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and supply chain, to ensure seamless coordination in executing e-commerce strategies.
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 Provide feedback to the product team based on market trends.
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 What You Bring to The Team (Experience &amp; Education)
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, marketing, supply chain management, or a related field or An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus, especially in fields like retail management, operations, or ecommerce.
 
 
 &bull; 3-7 years in category management, merchandising, or a similar role in ecommerce or retail, with experience in fast-moving consumer goods.
 
 
 &bull; Proven track record of managing end-to-end product categories, including assortment planning, pricing, promotions, and inventory control.
 
 
 &bull; Should know Google analytics and performance metrics like CTR, CR, open rate etc.
 
 
 &bull; Experience in Q-commerce, FMCG, retail, or ecommerce marketplaces is highly desirable.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our DNA
 
 
 
 Our DNA is innovation and we are driven by a real passion for the future. At XYXX we strive to help our employees find their passion and purpose. We believe great things happen when everyone feels trusted and valued. We have built a strong work culture on the tenets of transparency, collaboration, ambition, humility and a learning mind-set.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What We Offer
 
 
 
 - Competitive compensation
 
 
 - Learning benefits
 
 
 - Generous leave policy
 
 
 - Medical Insurance
 
 
 - A collaborative, growth-driven work environment
 
 
 
 
 
 If this sounds like your kind of work place, please send in your resume to
 
 
 lynn@xyxxcrew.com
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Andheri East, Mumbai
 
 
 
 Reporting to:
 
 Head - Ecommerce
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Ecommerce
 
 
 
 
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Tata 1mg

<div>
 
 About Tata 1mg
 
 
 Tata 1mg is a trusted health partner for end consumers and large institutions. Our Mission is to make healthcare understandable, accessible, and affordable for all Indians. Leading the chart as one of the top consumer health platforms through e Pharmacy, e Diagnostics, e-consult and offline stores, TATA 1mg has delivered over 15M e Pharmacy orders, 2M e Diagnostics orders &amp; 1M+ organic users/day and we are just getting started.
 
 
 
 
 
 Know more about us: https://www.1mg.com/aboutUs
 
 
 
 
 
 Brief about the Team
 
 
 The category team at Tata 1mg is a pivotal team situated within the category management vertical. Collaborating closely with the organization's leadership team, marketing, product as well as supply chain teams, their primary goal is to ensure a healthy top-line as well as sustainable bottom-line growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 What will you do
 
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced category manager to manage and scale our over the counter (OTC) categories.
 
 
 The role would primarily revolve around building the best-in-class assortment, ensuring competitive pricing and continuous improvement of customer service.
 
 
 You would also be the custodian partnering with multiple teams including procurement, product, key accounts team, marketing with the mindset of getting things done with complete ownership of your categories.
 
 
 
 
 
 What we are looking for
 
 
 
 
 
  Master&rsquo;s degree with at least 3 years&rsquo; experience post MBA
 
 
  In-depth understanding of the e-commerce business and landscape
 
 
  Ability to drive partnerships, take initiatives, and manage complex projects and teams
 
 
  Strong analytical skills and ability to work with a lot of detail
 
 
  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, creating new systems and processes to solve problems
 
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