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Category Head

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Job Description - Category Head

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 5 years

Location: Gurugram

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Category Head to lead and manage a key product category. The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience in category management, pricing, vendor relations, and P&L ownership. This role is pivotal in driving category growth, profitability, and operational excellence through collaboration with cross-functional teams including product, marketing, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
  • Take full ownership of category P&L, ensuring sustainable and profitable growth.
  • Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to identify new opportunities.
  • Lead vendor management, including sourcing, negotiations, and performance evaluations.
  • Partner with marketing and product teams to define pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies.
  • Monitor inventory levels, sales performance, and key metrics to optimize category outcomes.
  • Guide, mentor, and develop a team of category managers and executives to achieve performance targets.
  • Continuously enhance category operations to improve efficiency, scalability, and profitability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
  • 5–7 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or product management.
  • Demonstrated success in P&L ownership and driving business growth.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
  • Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
  • Experience in e-commerce, retail, or consumer goods sectors is preferred.

Skills:
Category Management | Vendor Management | P&L Ownership | Analytical Thinking | Operational Excellence | Team Leadership

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