Senior Manager - Category Management

Myntra Designs Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Myntra Designs Private Limited seeks a Senior Manager - Category Management to lead strategic category initiatives and drive growth. You will oversee assortment, pricing, and vendor negotiations, aligning cross‑functional teams to business goals and financial targets.

With 4.0–8.0 years in category management, you will analyze market trends and consumer behavior to identify opportunities, mentor a team, and ensure ongoing optimization in a fast‑paced fashion e‑commerce environment.

Qualifications

• 4.0–8.0 years of relevant experience in category management.
• Ability to develop and execute category strategies to meet business targets.
• Strong market analysis and consumer insight skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category management strategy to meet business objectives and financial targets.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, bizfin, storefront and product development to align category strategies with goals.
• Manage and lead vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee product assortment decisions.
• Monitor KPIs to track category performance and drive data‑driven optimization.
• Mentor a team of category management professionals, providing guidance for departmental goals.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

marketplace

business development

negotiations

large scale

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 Senior Manager - Category Management, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and developing strategies for the effective management of product categories within the organization. With 4.0-8.0 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

• 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, 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.
• 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 marketplace, business development, negotiations, large scale