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Category Lead - eCommerce / Retail / FMCG

Category Lead - eCommerce / Retail / FMCG

OZI TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITEDGurugram, India
11 hours ago
Job description

OZi

We're building the most trusted quick commerce platform for parents - delivering everything they need for their kids in minutes. Backed by Blume Ventures and currently in our 01 phase, were assembling a mission-driven team to build something truly category-defining.

The Team

Youll work in close collaboration with the founding team, contributing to strategic initiatives and business growth.

  • Founder : Amit Sah - BIT Mesra, IIM Bangalore, ex-OYO, Ola, Pristyn; previously built Zoplar (Blume, Beenext, Titan-funded)
  • Head of Growth & Product : Arushi Arora - IIT Delhi, ex-BCG, Urban Company (7 yrs), scaled UCs fastest-growing vertical
  • Head of Category : Charishma Motwani - ICAI | ex-BCG, Product Lead at Cars24, ( Co-founder in consumer tech )
  • Head of Tech : Prateek Suraj - BIT Mesra | ex-Amazon, Citi , Zunpulse (CTO)

Role Summary

We are seeking a Category Lead to drive the overall strategy, growth, and profitability of assigned categories. The role involves end-to-end ownership of planning, assortment, pricing, and performance management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Own end-to-end category P&L, ensuring growth and profitability.
  • Identify assortment opportunities and work with sourcing teams for product curation.
  • Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers; negotiate terms to maximize margins.
  • Coordinate with marketing, operations, and product teams for category campaigns and performance optimization.
  • Monitor sales trends, inventory, and pricing to ensure business efficiency.
  • Analyze category performance metrics and take data-driven actions for improvement.
  • Leverage market and consumer insights to drive innovation and competitiveness.
  • Collaborate with supply chain teams to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce fulfilment Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Management, or a related field (MBA preferred).
  • 6-10 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or business operations (preferably in e-commerce, retail, or FMCG).
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and P&L management skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and analytical tools.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • What We Offer

  • A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • High ownership and autonomy
  • Opportunity to shape category strategy at a growing commerce brand
  • Collaborative and impact-driven team culture
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