Category Manager (immediate Joiner) Job

Role & responsibilities:
Manage and oversee the category of Women's Ethnic Wear products
Deep domain expertise in Product (sourcing and procurement, order management, and Data management)
An incisive professional with rich experience in Sourcing, Purchasing, Procurement
Planning and execution
Responsible for planning and selecting a range of products to sell in outlets.
To buy the merchandize by considering customer demand, including price, quality and availability, market trends, company policy and financial budgets.
To source new merchandise and review existing items to ensure products remain
Competitive.
To understand customer needs, to maximize profits and provide a commercially
Viable range of merchandise at competitive prices.
To manage sampling and production from vendors
Calendar Planning for sampling and production
Choosing right suppliers for the right products
Responsible for the product pipeline progress
Analysis of various reports to understand category, evaluating brand performance and taking appropriate measures
Assisted in the annual sales plans for the category
Preparing OTB - Open To Buy - and planning options as per OTB
Raised purchase orders
Ensuring stock availability & stock management
Develop category strategies to drive sales and profitability
Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure product quality and innovation
Negotiate with suppliers and vendors for efficient sourcing and cost-effective production
Coordinating with the design team to create season based product line.

Skills:
Diploma Fashion Designing
Previous working experience as category manager for (5-6) years
Expertise in category management
In-depth knowledge of marketing and sales operations and processes
Hands on experience with analyzing big data and making forecasts
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Have handled Women category in wholesales B2B

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