Category Manager - Fashion Merchandising

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead merchandising planning and forecasting, including demand planning, annual business plans, and gross contribution targets.

- Drive pricing, promotions, and markdown strategies to maximize margins and profitability.

- Manage the product portfolio and oversee new product development initiatives aligned with market demand.

- Monitor and optimize inventory norms, stock turns, and oversee indent planning for new stores.

- Collaborate closely with sales and retail operations teams to improve channel and store productivity.

- Contribute to policy updates, training initiatives, and team development to strengthen merchandising capabilities.

- Analyze market and consumer trends to identify growth opportunities and competitive positioning.

Required Skills:

- Strong expertise in category management, product planning, and merchandising analytics.

- Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and inventory management principles.

- Excellent stakeholder collaboration, communication, and negotiation skills.

- Strong customer orientation, detail orientation, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Familiarity with luxury retail trends and competitive benchmarking.

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

5-8 years of experience in Jewellery, Fashion, or Garments industry, with a proven record in category merchandising or product planning.