Hiring for Category Manager (Personal Care & Home Care) in Vishal Mega Mart Ltd

Vishal Mega Mart is India’s leading fashion hypermarket with over 716 stores spread across India. It makes the aspirations of all its customers affordable by offering a wide range of latest fashion, general merchandise and grocery needs. The main objective of the company is to provide quality products at affordable prices.

Job Description (Category Manager):

• The Category Buyer will be responsible for the overall management of the Personal Care and Home Care product portfolio across these categories.
• This includes strategic sourcing, vendor management, product development, cost negotiation, quality assurance and market analysis to ensure the delivery of high-quality, competitively priced and innovative private label products that meet customer demands and business objectives, etc.
• Develop and implement detailed strategies for personal care and household care (e.g.: skin care, hair care, oral care, bath and body care, household cleaning, laundry care, etc.)
• Conduct in-depth market research, trend analysis, and competitive benchmarking to identify new product opportunities and category white spaces.
• Analyses sales data, customer feedback & market insights to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies.
• Compute OTB and Allocation plan etc.

Sourcing & Vendor Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and on board new manufacturers and suppliers globally and domestically for private label products, ensuring adherence to quality, ethical, and sustainability standards.
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, payment conditions, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies and maximize profitability.
• Manage existing vendor relationships, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement in product quality, delivery, and service.

Commercial & Financial Management:

• Deliver on Budgeted sales, margin and RGM
• Manage category budgets, sales forecasts, and inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize waste.
• Conduct regular cost analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.
• Monitor category performance against KPIs such as sales growth, gross margin, inventory turnover, and market share.

Quality & Compliance:

• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure all private label products meet stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Address and resolve any product quality issues or customer complaints effectively and promptly

Education & Experience:

• Masters with 8-12 years of relevant experience

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