Job description :

About The Job :

- You will be responsible for developing and executing a profitable, customer-focused product and merchandising strategy for your product category.
- You should have an insatiable desire to contribute to a young, energetic and fast growing brand that provides the best product experience to customers.

Role & Responsibilities :

- Manage the success of the category by driving the top line and bottom line performance of the brand

- Own key metrics like Category Contribution %, Gross Margin, Sell-through, QA rejection rate and On-time delivery.

- Build an assortment plan that meets online and store needs and then deliver a single detailed assortment to design.

- Develop and execute a seasonal calendar; manage the team calendar and lead the weekly cross-functional team meeting.

- Management of final investment plan and OTB based on business analysis

- Manage Sourcing to ensure effective vendor management & development to ensure cost, quality and delivery time metrics as defined by the company are met.

- Collaborate with the Design team to agree on the season's look and product direction.

- Use quantitative and qualitative customer insights to drive a sound product strategy.

- Liaison with Marketing and Design teams to develop seasonal online/ in-store campaigns.

Desired Experience And Skills

Education : MBA / Masters in Retail Management

Years of Experience : 8-10 years

Should Have :

- 8-10 years of merchandising experience.

- At least 2 years of category management experience especially in Home. Experience in Accessories will be preferred

- Formulates long-term strategies and implements short-term tactical plans that are cost-effective, efficient and realistic.

- Possesses a clear understanding of retail financial and merchandising measurements and how to impact them.

- Demonstrates knowledge of the brand aesthetic, target customer and of product trends.

- Excellent experience in sourcing strategies and active vendor base especially in Home.

- Experience with customer research, focus groups, analysis, surveys, etc.

- Demonstrates broad leadership capabilities across multiple functions and teams.

- Demonstrates negotiation skills that secure beneficial outcomes.

- Demonstrates smart risk-taking in business and product strategies

- Possesses strong presentation, listening, verbal and written communication skills.

- Possesses knowledge of production processes.

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