Associate Category Manager

Blackbuck; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbuck in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced category manager to drive profitability through data-driven purchasing and product initiatives.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and suppliers to launch new products and promotions, optimize inventory levels, negotiate terms, and monitor margins and ROI to support business growth.

Strong analytical skills and vendor relationship management are essential to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data to manage category performance and identify profitability opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new products and promotions aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to optimize purchasing decisions and inventory levels.
• Monitor KPIs such as gross margin, ROI, and payback period.

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage category performance by analyzing sales data, identifying trends, and developing strategies to improve profitability.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new products and promotions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
  
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform purchasing decisions and optimize inventory levels.
  
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as gross margin, return on investment (ROI), and payback period.