Assistant Category Manager - FMCG/Retail

Salary Offered : 15-18 LPA

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical Assistant Category Manager to support the development and execution of category strategies that drive growth, profitability, and market share.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, data-driven, and passionate about consumer insights, product performance, and brand building.

You'll work closely with the Category Manager, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to ensure seamless planning, performance tracking, and innovation across the product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Category Strategy & Planning:

- Support the Category Manager in developing and executing annual category plans based on market insights, competitive benchmarking, and business goals.

2. Business Performance Tracking:

- Analyze category sales, margins, and inventory performance, and generate regular dashboards with actionable insights for business decisions.

3. Product & Portfolio Management:

- Coordinate cross-functional efforts for new product launches and manage the lifecycle of existing SKUs through data-led decisions.

4. Marketing & Consumer Insights:

- Collaborate with marketing teams to design and execute category campaigns while deriving insights from consumer research and market data.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to ensure smooth execution of category plans, forecasting accuracy, and on-time delivery.

Please note : Only Female candidates should apply for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.

- MBA preferred.

- 2-3 years of experience in category management, brand management, merchandising, or business analysis (FMCG, retail, or D2C experience preferred).

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.

- Basic understanding of P&L management, pricing, and consumer behavior.

- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

- Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and manage timelines.

- A growth mindset and enthusiasm for building brands and products consumers love.