Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in purchasing, sales, or operational management, preferably in Clothing., Post-Secondary degree in Business or a related field is an asset., Excellent customer service and negotiation skills are essential., Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office..

Key responsabilities:

Lead end-to-end management of the Clothing category, including product selection and pricing.

Establish and maintain vendor relationships and purchasing agreements.

Regularly review brand and product performance to make necessary adjustments.

Coordinate with marketing for product pricing and placement.

Job description

Job Description for Distacart – Category Manager Clothing

About Distacart

Distacart is a global e-commerce platform which helps sellers list authentic Indian products for sale all over the world.

Location: Hyderabad
Timings: 10AM to 7PM
Job type: Fulltime

Job Description:

We are looking for an outstanding and entrepreneurial Clothing Category Manager to lead one of the fastest growing and strategically important clothing categories at Distacart. As a leader, you will be responsible for revenue generation, defining the vision and strategic roadmap for the category, and managing the selection, pricing, and customer experience. You will also lead cross-functional development activities, projects, and process improvements to enhance the customer experience. This role requires close collaboration with strategic vendors, sellers, stakeholders, and the marketing team.

In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end management of the Clothing category, including the lead to launch cycle for new products/brands under Private Brands, and driving inputs to achieve desired scale for the category's topline and bottomline growth.

Reporting to the Products Head, this position is based at Distacart's India office.

Summary:

The Category Manager - Clothing is responsible for the purchasing, pricing, and oversight of all Clothing products. Key responsibilities include establishing vendor relationships, selecting and sourcing specific products, performing competitive analysis, managing product pricing and details, and coordinating product training resources.

Job Duties:

- Establish and maintain vendor relationships and purchasing agreements
- Select and source specific products to meet customer demand
- Regularly review brand and product performance and make necessary adjustments
- Prepare new product input templates and update product pricing/details
- Coordinate and source product training resources
- Manage purchasing and open-to-buy plan
- Capitalize on special purchase opportunities and manage product presentation
- Coordinate with marketing for product pricing and placement

Requirements:

- 5+ years of purchasing/buying, sales, or operational management experience (ideally in Clothing)
- Post-Secondary degree in Business or a related field is an asset
- Excellent customer service and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic business initiatives
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet applications

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.