Assistant Category Manager

About the Company

We are seeking a results-oriented Staples Buyer/Category Manager to lead our regional business P&L in Hyderabad. This role is pivotal in driving growth for essential categories (flour, rice, pulses, sugar, etc.) by balancing aggressive sourcing strategies with meticulous inventory management.

About the Role

Manage the end-to-end regional P&L for the Staples category, focusing on revenue growth and margin expansion.

Responsibilities

• P&L Ownership: Manage the end-to-end regional P&L for the Staples category, focusing on revenue growth and margin expansion.
• Strategic Sourcing: Lead new vendor development and negotiate Terms of Trade (TOT) and Joint Business Plans (JBP) to ensure competitive pricing and supply chain resilience.
• Inventory & Ops: Maintain optimum Days of Hygiene (DOH) and manage aging stock to ensure high turnover and minimal wastage.

• Assortment Strategy: Conduct range rationalization to ensure the right product mix for the local Hyderabad market across various channels.
• Pricing & Growth: Execute pricing strategies across segments and collaborate with store teams to improve footfalls and in-store walk-in conversions.
• Data-Driven Leadership: Utilize data analytics to identify market trends, cost optimization opportunities, and COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience: 57 years of core experience in FMCG Category Management or Staples Buying.

Required Skills

• Skills: Expert-level negotiation, stakeholder management, and deep knowledge of the Hyderabad regional supplier landscape.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to translate complex data points into actionable business decisions.
• Communication: Strong collaborative skills to work across cross-functional teams (Logistics, Sales, and Finance).

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Preferred Skills

• None specified.

Pay range and compensation package

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