Description: Job Description: Category Manager Quick Commerce.

Location: Gurgaon.

Type: Full time.

About the Role:

The Category Manager Quick Commerce will lead HUFTs presence across platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, BigBasket, Amazon Fresh and others.

The role will be responsible for driving growth, ensuring high operational efficiency, optimising catalogues, improving availability, and building strong partnerships with platform teams.

This is a strategic + operational role suited for someone with deep experience in supply chain, inventory, category management, and relationship management in a D2C, FMCG, or e-commerce environment.

Key Responsibilities/What You Will Do:

Business & Growth Strategy:

- Define and own the overall quick commerce roadmap, targets, and monthly revenue projection.

- Identify category opportunities and drive assortment expansion based on platform trends and consumer insights.

- Monitor the competitive landscape and implement pricing, visibility, and promotion strategies accordingly.

Platform Relationship Management:

- Build, manage, and grow strong partnerships with account managers across all Q-commerce platforms.

- Negotiate margin structures, visibility spends, assortment placement, and joint business plans.

- Ensure seamless coordination during sales campaigns, new launches, and seasonal events.

Inventory, Supply Chain & Fulfilment:

- Work closely with warehouse, planning, and supply chain teams to ensure optimal stock availability on all partner platforms.

- Drive inventory forecasting, demand planning, and reorder triggers for fast-moving SKUs.

- Improve fill rates, reduce cancellations, and minimise ageing or slow-moving inventory.

- Monitor dispatch TATs, ensure SLA adherence, and minimise operational escalations.

Marketing & Visibility Planning:

- Plan and execute marketing initiatives on Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, Amazon Fresh, etc.

- Own performance of banners, PDP optimisation, SEO terms, sampling, and platform-specific promotional mechanics.

- Collaborate with internal brand and performance marketing teams to maximise ROI on spends.

Data & Performance Analytics:

- Track daily platform dashboards: visibility, conversion, cancellations, revenue, availability, and customer trends.

- Prepare weekly performance reviews with actionable insights and corrective plans.

- Use analytics to optimize assortment, pricing, and marketing investments.

Qualifications & Skills/What You Need:

- 4 - 6 years of experience in E-commerce, FMCG, Q-commerce, category management, supply chain, or operations roles.

- MBA from a top B-school (Tier-1 preferred).

- Strong understanding of inventory planning, demand forecasting, and last-mile operations.

- Prior exposure to managing Q-commerce platforms is a strong plus.

- Excellent negotiation, partner management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

You will feel right at home with us if:

- You have strong communication and collaboration skills.

- You are passionate about pets and love innovating.

About Us:

At Heads Up For Tails, we dont just cater to pets; we celebrate them as family.

We have over 100+ stores across 20 cities, hosting 5000+ India-first, category-defining products, all thoughtfully designed to bring joy, comfort, and well-being to our furry companions.

Founded with a deep passion for improving the lives of pets and their families, HUFT has grown to become Indias most loved pet care brand.

Our Mission:

To create and curate innovative products and services that bring joy to pets and their family, one home at a time.

Our Culture:

We are driven by a core set of values: kindness, innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity.

Whether its designing our products, interacting with customers, or building our team, everything we do is guided by these principles.

Our Achievements:

- Recognised as the market leader in Indias rapidly growing pet care industry.

- Trusted by thousands of pet parents for our high-quality, thoughtfully designed products.

- Leading the way in creating pet care solutions tailored specifically to the needs of Indian pet families.

At HUFT, were not just building a brandwere creating a community of pet lovers who believe in making a difference.

Why Work with HUFT?:

- Be part of a fast-growing company in one of Indias most exciting marketspet care.

- Thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment where creativity and ownership is celebrated.

- Grow with a purpose-driven organization that champions the well-being of our furry family members.

- Work with a team of passionate individuals who share your love for pets.

What We Offer:

As part of our pack, youll enjoy:

- A collaborative, supportive, and pet-friendly work environment.

- Opportunities to innovate and solve meaningful and complex challenges in the pet care space.

- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Medical Insurance/Perks:

Check out more about us on www.huft.com.