Category Lead- Ethnic Wear
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10.00 – 12.00 Years
20.00 – 35.00 INR (Lacs)/Yearly
Full-time
Mumbai
Roles & Responsibility
responsible for overseeing and managing a specific category within the apparel product line. This role involves setting the category strategy, optimizing product assortment, and maximizing profitability. The Category Head plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s apparel product offerings and ensuring they meet market demands and company objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Category Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and articulate a comprehensive category strategy aligned with overall business goals.
- Analyze market trends, competition, and consumer behavior to inform category decisions.
- Define product assortment and pricing strategies for the category.
- Product Assortment Management:
- Oversee the selection, development, and curation of products within the category.
- Collaborate with product teams to ensure the product mix aligns with the category strategy.
- Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations for restocking or discontinuing products.
- Supplier and Vendor Management:
- Identify and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to source products for the category.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.
- Ensure that products meet quality and compliance standards.
- Pricing and Promotion:
- Set pricing strategies for products within the category to optimize profitability.
- Work with the marketing team to develop promotional and pricing strategies.
- Monitor pricing trends in the market and make adjustments as necessary.
- Sales and Revenue Growth:
- Collaborate with the sales team to achieve revenue targets for the category.
- Analyze sales performance and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
- Develop sales forecasts and budgetary plans for the category.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Ensure that all products within the category meet quality standards and compliance regulations.
- Address any product quality or safety issues promptly and effectively.
- Implement and oversee quality control processes.
- Market and Competitor Analysis:
- Stay informed about market trends, competitors, and emerging industry developments.
- Use data and analysis to identify gaps and opportunities within the category.
- Develop strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
Requirements
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Graduate/Diploma in design/apparel merchandising, NIFT (GMT/FD/Textile /KDT/D&D), Pearl academy (IFTP)
Preferred competencies & Skills
- Strong knowledge of the apparel industry, including trends, consumer behavior, and competitors.
- Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional product teams.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Analytical mindset and the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
- Familiarity with industry-specific software and tools
- Technical skills: presentation skills, sound financial perspective, Effective communication and negotiating skills
- Other Skills: Customer orientation, learning proficiency, planning and organizing, team player, influencing, problem solving, Innovative, In touch with current trends, styles, colors and also the taste of the Indian market.
Job Detail
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Job ID 181008
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Name/Company NameSkyleaf Consultants
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Salary₹20,00,000 - ₹35,00,000 a year
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Start Date05.11.2026
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CityMumbai