Assistant Category Manager

Company: Supertails

Location: Banglore

Experience: 1–3 years

Designation: Assistant Category Manager

Reports To: Category Manager – Pet Food

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Track category performance (sales, margin, inventory health, market share) and translate insights into action. Categories covered will be dog food, cat food and pet lifestyle.

• Support assortment planning — new product launches, expansion, and delisting decisions based on sell-through and demand trends.

• Manage day-to-day vendor and brand relationships, including negotiating pricing, trade terms, and promotional support.

• Own and operationalise merchandising and retention growth activations such as campaigns and promotions from calendar-based SOPs. Plan and execute pricing and promotional calendars in collaboration with the marketing team.

• Coordinate with supply chain and operations teams to maintain healthy inventory levels and minimize stockouts/overstocking.

• Work with catalog and content teams to ensure product listings are accurate, well-merchandised, and optimized for conversion.

• Monitor competitor activity and market trends in the pet food space.

• Prepare regular performance reports and business reviews for internal stakeholders and vendor partners.

• Drive category monetization through brand partnerships, sponsored placements, and retail media/ad opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• 1–3 years of experience in category management, e-commerce operations, or a related commercial role.

• Strong data skills to take decisions — pro with Excel/GSheets;

• Strong communication and negotiation skills for vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Organized, able to manage multiple SKUs, vendors, and timelines simultaneously.

• Dog Pet Parent or Cat Pet Parent.

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent is a plus but not mandatory.

• Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude for day-to-day work (reporting, analysis, content, etc.) is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Growth in revenue and margins in your categories in-line with the platform or greater than the platform.

• Strong vendor relationships leading to growth and efficiency outcomes.