Assistant Category Manager

More Retail; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

More Retail in Mumbai is seeking a Category Executive to manage and enhance FMCG categories. You will coordinate with store teams and vendors, track inventory levels, and support category managers in daily operations to drive sales.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of experience in Sales, Category Management, or Ecommerce within FMCG/Retail, with MBA preferred. Join us to optimize product availability and execution across stores.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in Sales, Category Management or Ecommerce in FMCG/Retail.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience coordinating with store teams and vendors.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with store teams and vendors to manage supplies and GRN closure.
• Create and manage purchase orders, while tracking fill rates to ensure optimal product availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and oversee in-store execution to maintain product availability.
• Assist category managers with day-to-day execution of category strategies and initiatives.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement within the categories.
• Support the planning and execution of promotional campaigns to boost customer engagement and sales.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure effective communication and product availability.
• Prepare regular reports on inventory, sales performance, and execution metrics to inform decision-making.

Skills

Coordination

Vendor management

Inventory management

Sales analysis

Promotional planning

Reporting

Communication

Education

MBA

Job description

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Category Executive to manage and enhance our FMCGcategories. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating with store teams and vendors, tracking inventory levels, and supporting category managers in daily operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our product offerings meet customer needs and drive sales.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordination: Collaborate with store teams and vendors to manage supplies and ensure timely closure of Goods Receipt Notes (GRN).
2. Purchase Orders: Create and manage purchase orders, while tracking fill rates to ensure optimal product availability.
3. Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and oversee in-store execution to maintain product availability and presentation.
4. Support Category Managers: Assist category managers with the day-to-day execution of category strategies and initiatives.
5. Sales Analysis: Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement within the categories.
6. Promotional Activities: Support the planning and execution of promotional campaigns to boost customer engagement and sales.
7. Supplier Relations: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure effective communication and product availability.
8. Reporting: Prepare regular reports on inventory, sales performance, and execution metrics to inform decision-making.

Knowledge / Education

• 3-6 years of strong experience in Sales, Category Management, Ecommerce in FMCG/Retail industry
• MBA will be preferred