Associate – Category Management Full Time

Who are we?

Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we’ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary.

We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We’re bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit.

Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in.

We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us.

From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us.

Working at Myntra is challenging but fun – we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.

Job Description: Associate – Category Management

Experience: 3.0-5.0 years

As an Associate in Category Management, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic direction and performance of assigned product categories to drive business growth and maximize profitability. Your responsibilities will revolve around effectively managing category assortments, pricing strategies, promotional activities, and vendor relationships to meet and exceed company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, competition, and consumer behavior within assigned categories.
• Develop and execute category plans that align with corporate objectives and financial targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as marketing, sales, and supply chain to ensure seamless execution of category strategies.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure cost-effective pricing and favorable agreements.
• Monitor category performance metrics and KPIs, and take necessary actions to address any deviations from targets.
• Drive innovation and differentiation within categories through product assortment optimization and new product introductions.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to continually enhance the category assortment and improve customer satisfaction.
• Stay abreast of market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities and risks within assigned categories.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management to communicate category performance, strategies, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies related to product categories and vendor relationships.

Required Skills

category management, assortment planning, category planning, pricing, pricing strategy, inventory control, inventory management, vendor relationship management, data analysis, market research

Required Education

UG