Category Manager - B2C (Startup / Quick Commerce)

ConsultBae India Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ConsultBae India Pvt. Ltd. invites applications for a Category Manager to oversee category operations end-to-end, including sourcing, inventory planning, store operations, logistics, and growth.

The role requires hands-on management in e-commerce, quick commerce or pharma contexts, with strong data-driven decision making to optimize stock and performance in Bengaluru.

Qualifications

• Experience in Category Management, Category Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related roles.
• Prior experience in E-commerce, Quick Commerce, Pharmaceutical, Retail, or similar businesses.
• Strong understanding of product sourcing and procurement.
• Experience managing inventory and product assortment.
• Understanding of fast-moving and slow-moving products/SKUs.
• Experience working with stores/store managers and operations teams.
• Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple operational issues and drive them to closure.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day category operations and resolve challenges.
• Source products and build relationships with large pharmaceutical companies and suppliers.
• Identify and resolve store-level operational issues with Store Managers and Ops teams.
• Work with Store Managers to ensure product availability and movement.
• Monitor fast-moving and slow-moving SKUs; take corrective actions.
• Build and maintain the category pipeline based on demand and inventory.
• Plan product assortment and ensure availability across stores.
• Coordinate with procurement, supply chain, logistics, warehouse, and stores.
• Monitor inventory levels, replenishment, and stock-outs.
• Identify ageing/slow-moving inventory and improve movement.
• Track category performance, sales, fill rates and metrics.
• Improve operational efficiency and resolve bottlenecks.
• Use data and market insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for sourcing/delivery.

Skills

Category Management

Category Operations

Product Sourcing

Procurement

Inventory Management

Assortment Planning

Demand Planning

Quick Commerce

E-commerce

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management tools

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Category Manager who will be responsible for managing category operations end-to-end, including product sourcing, inventory planning, store operations, logistics, and category growth.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in E-commerce, Quick Commerce, or Pharmaceutical businesses and be comfortable working closely with pharmaceutical companies, store managers, operations, and logistics teams.

The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify fast-moving and slow-moving products, maintain the right product mix, and build the pipeline accordingly.

Experience: 2-5 Years.

Work Model: 6 Days - Work from Office.

Location: Bengaluru.

Preferred Background: E-commerce / Quick Commerce / Pharmaceutical.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day category operations and resolve operational challenges
• Source products and build relationships with large pharmaceutical companies and suppliers
• Identify and resolve store-level operational issues in coordination with Store Managers and Operations teams
• Work closely with Store Managers to ensure smooth availability and movement of products
• Monitor fast-moving and slow-moving SKUs and take corrective actions accordingly
• Build and maintain the category/product pipeline based on demand, sales trends, and inventory requirements
• Plan product assortment and ensure availability of key products across stores
• Coordinate with procurement, supply chain, logistics, warehouse, and store operations teams
• Monitor inventory levels, stock availability, replenishment, and potential stock-outs
• Identify ageing/slow-moving inventory and develop strategies to improve movement
• Track category performance, sales, availability, fill rates, and other relevant metrics
• Work on improving operational efficiency and resolving bottlenecks across the category
• Use data and market insights to identify opportunities for category growth
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely product sourcing and delivery

Must-Have Requirements

• Experience in Category Management, Category Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related roles
• Prior experience in E-commerce, Quick Commerce, Pharmaceutical, Retail, or similar businesses
• Strong understanding of product sourcing and procurement
• Experience managing inventory and product assortment
• Understanding of fast-moving and slow-moving products/SKUs
• Experience working with stores/store managers and operations teams
• Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple operational issues and drive them to closure
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Good to Have

• Experience working with pharmaceutical distributors/manufacturers or large pharma companies
• Experience in Quick Commerce / Dark Store operations
• Exposure to category analytics and demand forecasting
• Experience with inventory planning and replenishment
• Understanding of SKU-level performance and assortment planning
• Experience working with ERP, inventory management, or category management tools

Candidate Profile

• Strong ownership and problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Able to independently identify operational gaps and drive solutions
• Strong data-driven approach to category and inventory decisions
• Comfortable working closely with store managers, suppliers, logistics, procurement, and operations teams
• Ability to balance product availability, inventory efficiency, and business requirements
• Strong execution orientation and attention to detail

Key Skills

• Category Management
• Category Operations
• Product Sourcing
• Procurement
• Inventory Management
• Assortment Planning
• Demand Planning
• Quick Commerce
• E-commerce

Job Details

• Workplace Type: In-Office
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: mid-senior-level
• Work Experience (years): 2 - 5 years
• Skills: category manager, store operations, inventory planning, product sourcing