Category Manager - Soft Home

Fabindia; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabindia is seeking an experienced Individual Contributor for the Home & Lifestyle category to manage assortment, merchandising, pricing, and product performance. You will collaborate with sourcing, design, retail, e-commerce, supply chain and marketing teams to optimize category profitability and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in category management with strong analytics, inventory planning, and cross-functional coordination, in a retail or e-commerce setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management, merchandising, and analytics.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and inventory planning.
• Ability to align category strategy with customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned Home & Lifestyle category including assortment planning, merchandising, pricing, and product performance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth category operations and timely promotions.
• Monitor sales, inventory levels, and profitability metrics; drive category growth initiatives.

Skills

Category Management

Merchandising & Assortment Planning

Sales & Business Analysis

Inventory Planning & Replenishment

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Retail & E-commerce Operations

MIS Reporting & Data Analysis

Communication & Coordination

Analytical & Problem-Solving

MS Office & Reporting Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Retail Management / Marketing / Commerce

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

POSITIONS OBJECTIVE: (Brief on positions objective)

To manage and drive the Home & Lifestyle category by handling product assortment, merchandising, sourcing coordination, sales performance, inventory planning, and category profitability while ensuring alignment with customer needs and organizational business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the assigned Home & Lifestyle category including assortment planning, merchandising, pricing, and product performance.
• Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities to identify business opportunities.
• Coordinate with sourcing, design, retail, e- commerce, supply chain, and marketing teams for smooth category operations.
• Monitor category sales, inventory levels, stock movement, and profitability metrics.
• Support product lifecycle management including new launches, replenishment, and phase-outs.
• Ensure timely inventory planning and stock availability across channels.
• Drive category growth initiatives and support achievement of sales and margin targets.
• Maintain vendor relationships and coordinate for product development and supply requirements.
• Prepare category performance reports, MIS, and business analysis dashboards.
• Support promotional planning and seasonal assortment execution.
• Ensure adherence to category planning timelines and operational processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.

Past Experience:

• Experience in category management, merchandising, inventory planning, and business analysis.
• Exposure to retail operations, sourcing coordination, and sales performance monitoring.
• Experience in handling vendor coordination, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of category profitability and customer focused business planning.

No. of Work Industry:

• 5+ years of experience across Retail, Lifestyle, Home and Lifestyle, or E-commerce sectors.

Role:

• Individual Contributor

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing, Commerce,or related field.
• MBA preferred

Skills:

• Category Management
• Merchandising & Assortment Planning
• Sales and Business Analysis
• Inventory Planning & Replenishment
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Retail & E-commerce Operations.
• MIS reporting & Data Analysis
• Communication & Coordination Skills
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• MS Office & Reporting Tools

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good understanding of category management, retail operations, and merchandising processes.
• Knowledge of Home & Lifestyle market trends and customer preferences.
• Understanding of inventory planning, sales analysis, and assortment management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, reporting tools, ERP systems, and business analysis.
• Ability to interpret data and support business decision-making.