Category Manager

Haus & Kinder; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Haus & Kinder is a fast-growing home lifestyle brand in India, seeking a Category Manager- Home. You will manage a product category, oversee sourcing, merchandising, buying and pricing to maximize consumer appeal and drive sales in a dynamic market.

Based in Mumbai, you will work with cross-functional teams to optimize category performance, negotiate with vendors, and collaborate with marketing on promotions and visibility strategies.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience as Merchandiser/Sourcing Manager or similar role.
• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles.
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to determine industry and consumer trends.
• Vendor development and management.
• Cost negotiations and margins delivery.
• Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands.
• Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility.
• Liaise with marketing teams to determine pricing and promotional activities.

Skills

Category management

Marketing & sales principles

Data analysis

Forecasting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Haus & Kinder is a fast-growing home lifestyle brand in India, known for modern design and high-quality everyday essentials. The brand focuses on stylish, functional products that appeal to contemporary households. Customers can discover Haus & Kinder collections on the company’s own website as well as on leading Indian marketplaces such as Amazon, Myntra, Flipkart, and Firstcry. The brand has also expanded into quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto, reflecting its strong digital presence and accessibility. Team members join a dynamic, design-led environment with opportunities to contribute to a rapidly scaling consumer brand.

Position: Category Manager- Home

We are looking for aCategory Managerto manage a group or category of products for our company. You will be the one responsible for the sourcing, merchandising, buying, pricing and overall sales of a product category to maximize consumer appeal.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
• Vendor Development and Management
• Cost Negotiations and Margins Delivery
• Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
• Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
• Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category

Skills:

• Proven experience of 2-5 years as Merchandiser/Sourcing Manager or similar role
• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in MS Office

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