Deputy Director - Category Management (Beauty & Personal Care )

Myntra; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Myntra Designs Private Limited is seeking a Deputy Director - Category Management to oversee and develop strategies for effective management of product categories. You will drive growth, optimize product assortment, and enhance performance across assigned categories, collaborating with marketing, storefront, product teams, and vendor partners to achieve business goals.

The role requires 8-12 years of relevant experience, strong data analytics, and leadership capabilities to guide a team and

Qualifications

• UG degree required.
• Experience in category management preferred.
• Strong leadership and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, develop and execute category management strategy and plans to meet business targets.
• Analyze market trends, competitors, and consumer behavior to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, CDM, BizFin, storefront, product development) to align category strategies with business goals.
• Manage and lead vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee product assortment decisions.
• Monitor KPIs to track category performance and drive data-driven optimization.
• Lead and mentor a team of category management professionals to achieve departmental goals.
• Stay aware of industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

pricing strategy

demand management

data analytics

stakeholder management

commercial acumen

market intelligence

customer relationship management

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

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.

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 a Deputy Director - Category Management, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and developing strategies for the effective management of product categories within the organization.

With 8.0 - 12.0 years of relevant experience, you will be responsible for driving growth, optimizing product assortment, and enhancing the overall performance of assigned categories.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Ideate, Develop and execute category management Strategy, build plans to meet business objectives and financial targets.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, cdm, bizfin, storefront and product development, to align category strategies with overall business goals.
• Manage & Lead vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee product assortment decisions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track category performance and make data-driven decisions for optimization.
• Lead and mentor a team of category management professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals.
• Stay informed about industry trends, innovations, and best practices in category management to drive continuous improvement.

Your role will involve strategic planning, data analysis, team leadership, and collaborative decision-making to drive the success of the category management function.

By leveraging your experience and expertise, you will contribute to the organization's competitive edge and sustained growth in the marketplace.

Required Skills

• pricing strategy
• demand management
• data analytics
• stakeholder management
• commercial acumen
• market intelligence
• customer relationship management

Required Education

UG