eCommerce Category Manager

Virtual Ops, LLP; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Ops LLP is seeking a detail-oriented eCommerce Category Manager to support US-based merchants, manage day-to-day merchandising activities, and drive sales and category growth in the US market.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in merchandising or related fields, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The role involves cross-functional collaboration across marketing, sales, finance, logistics, and operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of merchandising, e-commerce, buying, or related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent English communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchant in day-to-day operations including pricing, promotions, back orders, ABS inquiries, vendor management, marketing submissions, and PO placement.
• Assist with sales forecasting, budgeting, inventory planning, and product assortment.
• Monitor sales, pricing, inventory, and business performance to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Support the management of vendors, product data, purchase orders, and promotional activities.
• Analyze slow-moving and excess inventory and support initiatives to improve inventory movement.
• Prepare reports and maintain key Sales, Marketing, Inventory, Brand, and Pricing metrics.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Logistics, Operations, and Inventory teams for smooth execution.
• Support the Merchant in identifying business opportunities and implementing solutions to drive growth and profitability category

Skills

Excel / Business Analytics

Inventory & Pricing

US Market / US Client Experience

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Virtual Ops LLP is a Product Data Management company that helps retailers, brand manufacturers, and distributors optimize their products for digital channels. The organization focuses on accelerating clients’ business growth and keeping them competitive in the evolving digital commerce landscape. The team consists of enthusiastic professionals who blend technology, product expertise, and collaboration to deliver high-quality product data. Virtual Ops LLP takes a consultative approach to support organizations in their eCommerce transformation and enhance customer experiences. The company has domain expertise across multiple industries, including Consumer Electronics, Sports, Hobbies & Outdoors, Apparel & Footwear, Furniture and Outdoor Advertising.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially driven eCommerce Category Manager to support our US based Client’s Merchants in managing day-to-day merchandising activities and driving sales, profitability, inventory health, and category growth. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in at least 3 of these 5 areas:

• Excel / Business Analytics
• Inventory & Pricing
• US Market / US Client Experience

The candidate should be analytical, observant, proactive, and capable of supporting the Merchant in driving sales and profits for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Merchant in day-to-day operations including pricing, promotions, back orders, ABS inquiries, vendor management, marketing submissions, and PO placement
• Assist with sales forecasting, budgeting, inventory planning, and product assortment
• Monitor sales, pricing, inventory, and business performance to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
• Support the management of vendors, product data, purchase orders, and promotional activities
• Analyze slow-moving and excess inventory and support initiatives to improve inventory movement
• Prepare reports and maintain key Sales, Marketing, Inventory, Brand, and Pricing metrics
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Logistics, Operations, and Inventory teams for smooth execution
• Support the Merchant in identifying business opportunities and implementing solutions to drive growth and profitability category

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in merchandising, e-commerce, buying, business operations, category management, or a related field
• Knowledge of core merchandising systems and processes is an advantage
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent English communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience working with US clients or US e-commerce/retail markets will be an added advantage

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in candidates coming from backgrounds such as:

Associate Buyer | Merchant Assistant | Merchandising Executive | E-commerce Executive | Category Executive | Category Analyst | Vendor Management Executive | E-commerce Operations Executive

Candidates with a combination of E-commerce + Excel/Analytics + Inventory/Pricing + Vendor Management + US Market exposure will be highly preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work closely with the Merchant and gain exposure to buying, merchandising, e-commerce, inventory, pricing, and business analytics
• Opportunity to work with US-market business operations
• Cross-functional exposure across Marketing, Sales, Finance, Logistics, and Operations
• Growth opportunity in the areas of Merchandising, Buying, Category Management, and E-commerce