Junior Category Manager – E-commerce

Categories: Men’s Fashion, Lifestyle, Beauty & Health

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management and execution of assigned product categories to improve sales, profitability, and product availability.
• Monitor category performance, including sales, revenue, margins, inventory levels, and product trends.
• Coordinate with vendors and brand partners regarding product availability, pricing, discounts, promotional offers, and new product launches.
• Assist in product assortment planning, product sourcing, and identifying new brands or products based on customer demand and market trends.
• Ensure accurate product listings, including product names, descriptions, images, specifications, and pricing.
• Monitor competitor pricing and support the implementation of competitive pricing strategies and promotional campaigns.
• Track stock levels, identify stock-outs and slow-moving products, and coordinate with relevant teams for replenishment.
• Prepare regular reports and analyze category performance using sales data, inventory reports, and relevant performance indicators.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Marketing, Finance, Warehouse, Operations, and Customer Service teams to ensure smooth category operations.
• Maintain accurate records of vendors, products, pricing, promotions, and other category-related information.
• Support the Category Manager in identifying opportunities to improve sales, margins, inventory turnover, and overall category performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 6 months–2 years of relevant experience in Category Management, Buying, Merchandising, Procurement, Commercial Operations, Brand Management, or Sales.
• Experience in e-commerce, retail, FMCG, fashion, lifestyle, beauty, or healthcare sectors will be preferred.
• Basic understanding of vendor coordination, product management, pricing, promotions, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets.
• Good communication, coordination, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of sales performance, commercial principles, and profit margins.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.