Associate - Category Management

Myntra Designs Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Myntra Designs Private Limited is seeking an Associate in Category Management to oversee a specific product category, analyze market trends, manage supplier relationships, and optimize assortment for growth and profitability.

You will work with cross-functional teams to drive category success, monitor performance, and stay ahead of industry trends while supporting strategic planning and execution.

Qualifications

• UG degree or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking required.
• Experience in category management or procurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to meet business objectives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers for favorable pricing.
• Optimize product assortment and inventory based on demand forecasts.
• Analyze sales data and performance metrics to make data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations to drive category success.
• Monitor category performance and adjust to hit targets.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to management on category performance.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Execution strategy

Data analytics

Operational execution

Inventory management

Business planning

Market intelligence

Education

UG

Job description

Who are we?

Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we’ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary.

About The Company

Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we’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’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 an Associate in Category Management with 1.6-3.6 years of experience, your role will involve overseeing a specific category of products or services within the company. You will be responsible for analyzing market trends, managing supplier relationships, optimizing product assortment, and driving category growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to meet business objectives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing and terms.
• Optimize product assortment and inventory levels based on demand forecasts.
• Analyze sales data and performance metrics to make data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, and operations to drive category success.
• Monitor and evaluate category performance, making adjustments as needed to achieve targets.
• Stay informed about industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to management on category performance and initiatives.

You will play a crucial role in the company's overall category management strategy, working closely with internal teams and external partners to drive growth and profitability in your assigned category. Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of market dynamics will be essential for success in this role.

Required Skills

commercial acumen, execution strategy, data analytics, operational execution, inventory management, business planning, market intelligence

Required Education

UG