Chief Category Officer - Retail/FMCG

A. Strategy for Category Management:-

- Develop category management strategy based on Current and Planned categories

- Design Category-specific business plans to meet sales and category wise EBITA working with Category Heads- focusing on purchase prioritization, resourcing and scheduling

- New Production Introduction planning from Concept Briefing to launch for each category

- Liaison with various Stake holders and driving apt Product Training

- Liaison with marketing teams for category development through category marketing, competitive pricing and promotions

B. Assortment Planning & Development -

- Ensure that assortment plan considers the financial objectives and seasonality of merchandise

- Product assortment planning and development using insights from sales data, search patterns, consumer behavior and market data for each Category

C. Supply chain management -

- Develop logistics strategy and operations in order to maximize the process efficiency

- Strategy for optimal stock from the vendor on desired terms and price

D. Quality and statutory compliances

E. Visual Merchandising & Store Planning