HomeLane - AGM - Category - Traded Goods - IIM/FMS/MDI/XLRI

Role Description

- Develop the overall category strategy including growth plan, product portfolio mix, pricing & promotions

- Create AOPs (annual operating plans) for the category; i.e. Sales and margin forecasting at a category / sub-category level

- Study of latest trends in home interiors / decor and ensure the new product launches are in line with the same

- Lead Product costing and cost optimization initiatives for the category to achieve Gross margin targets

- Develop a mechanism of regularly capturing customer and designer feedback

- Monitor gaps in categories and work with Supply chain, sourcing and design teams in addressing those gaps.

- Work closely with marketing to ensure sufficient visibility and promotions for the category to achieve the growth targets

- Closely monitor industry trends and competitor developments (new launches, tech/product features, pricing, etc.)

- Lead the pricing for category by gathering appropriate market intelligence, customer feedback and in line with category gross margin targets

- Be the voice of the customer internally - monitor consumer feedback and consumer insights to drive continuous improvement

- Regularly monitor & present the performance of the category on predefined matrices. Take initiatives / correctives to bridge the gap with annual category targets

- Collaborate with product development, marketing, product/tech and operations to drive cross-functional initiatives and new product launches

- Negotiating with vendors to get best rates for Home Lane

Who are we looking for ?

- 7 years of experience in managing multiple product based category like appliances / lights etc.

- Very strong data analytics capabilities

- Experience in strategy development and execution.

- Preferred someone from Appliances brands such as Faber/Whirlpool/Philips etc

- Built robust procurement to delivery business model.

- MBA from tier 1 / top 25 India B School