Category Manager - Men's Knitwear

Designation: Category Manager (Men's wear)

Reports to: AVP - Men's wear

Location: Gurugram

Key Responsibilities:

Category & Business Management:

- Own the P&L responsibility for the entire category.

- Develop, plan, and implement annual business plans to achieve sales, margin, and inventory targets.

- Analyze consumer insights, buying patterns, and market trends to define category strategy.

- Monitor category performance through KPIs such as sell-through, inventory turns, GMROI, and contribution margins.

Product & Assortment Strategy:

- Build a strong assortment mix across categories.

- Work closely with design, sourcing, and vendors to introduce new lines based on emerging fashion trends.

Vendor & Sourcing Management:

- Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships with manufacturers, designers, and suppliers.

- Negotiate best terms on cost, quality, and lead times to optimize margins.

- Drive private label and exclusive brand partnerships.

Merchandising & Inventory Planning:

- Collaborate with merchandising and supply chain teams to ensure right product availability across stores and channels.

- Optimize inventory through demand forecasting, OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning, and effective allocation.

- Drive visual merchandising standards to enhance customer experience.

Marketing & Consumer Engagement:

- Partner with marketing teams to plan category campaigns, festive promotions, and brand collaborations.

- Leverage digital channels, influencer tie-ups, and content marketing to drive positioning.

- Track customer feedback and align product offerings accordingly.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

- Lead and mentor a team of buyers, planners, and merchandisers.

- Work cross-functionally with design, operations, supply chain, and retail teams for seamless execution.

- Present category performance reviews and business updates to senior management.