Reliance Industries - Category Lead - Personal Care

Key Responsibilities:

Buying & Range Planning:

- Plan and develop the seasonal range for Personal Care (baby toiletries, grooming, health & hygiene) based on customer insights, trends, and sales data.

- Source and select products across own-label and key supplier brands.

- Create balanced assortments across price points, sub-categories, and customer needs.

- Ensure timely product onboarding aligned with seasonal calendars and launch timelines.

Supplier & Vendor Management:

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers and negotiate best-in-class commercial terms.

- Build strong vendor relationships to drive collaboration, exclusivity, and innovation.

- Manage vendor performance and resolve supply chain issues proactively.

Merchandising & Trading:

- Own category P&L - manage pricing, margins, OTB, and promotional planning.

- Monitor sell-throughs, identify slow movers, and take timely markdown actions.

- Work with demand planning and supply chain teams to ensure optimal stock levels and in-store availability.

Analysis & Reporting:

- Track weekly sales, performance vs plan, and KPIs (GMROI, stock cover, sell-through, etc.).

- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations for continuous category improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Partner with Visual Merchandising, E-commerce, and Marketing to drive product visibility and campaigns.

- Collaborate with the Planning team for accurate forecasting and inventory management.