(03 / 10 / 2025) Assistant Category Manager

Assistant Category Manager Job Description

As the Category Manager, you will be responsible for owning the P&L for the

jewelry category in alignment with business goals. You will be responsible for

developing and executing a strategic plan for the category, driving sales and

profitability, managing inventory, and collaborating with cross-functional teams

to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for the assigned category, in alignment with business goals and brand identity.
• Own the P&L for the assigned category, driving sales and profitability targets.
• Plan, forecast, and manage inventory levels to optimize stock availability across all sales channels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as design, merchandising, retail operations, procurement, and marketing to ensure alignment and timely delivery of product, promotions, and other initiatives.
• Utilize market insights, competitor analysis, and sales data for product positioning, product development and pricing strategy.
• Devise long-term development strategies for retail and online operations of the category, optimizing sales and profitability for each channel.
• Onboard, and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality, timely deliveries, and competitive pricing.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and supply agreements with vendors to maximize profitability and cost efficiency.
• Analyze customer feedback, develop insights, and use them to improve the category offerings and overall customer experience.
• Prepare regular reports on the category performance, including sales, profitability, and inventory levels.

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