Manager Category (Kidswear)

Roles & Responsibilities  We are looking for a category manager to manage a group of brands in a portfolio & take full ownership of it.  Role includes planning selection and inventory relevant for Myntra from across brands, devising pricing and promotion along with relevant teams across Myntra to deliver the topline and bottom line expected for the portfolio  Manage and maintain relationships with vendors and brands  This is a high-impact role and needs a candidate with a self-starter mindset, creative problem solving and proven data analysis skills.  The goal is to increase sale and profitability of the assigned business to drive sustainable growth Responsibilities:  Actively pursue category management through vendor management, pricing, inventory management and sale optimization for the category and thereby for a group of products/brands falling under the assigned category  Scaling the brands and the category on the platform with continuous work across selection, catalog, marketing etc  Getting involved with commercial closures to work towards a P&L view of the business and the category  Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors.  Liaise with pricing and marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities for a product category.  Manage inventory levels to maximize sales, procuring additional stock, and getting rid of excess or unwanted inventory.  Help onboard new vendors/brands - business development is a must. Qualification5+ years of experience in category (Apparel or Non Apparel industry)• MBA from a top tier institute/ Fashion background• Strong analytical and presentation capabilities (MS Excel, PowerPoint).• Proven expertise in stakeholder management, aligning with cross-functioning teams and bringingthem to a consensus.• Sharp business acumen and problem solving skills. PRB