{"product_id":"category-lead-staples","title":"Category Lead - Staples","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are looking for a Category Lead – Staples to build and scale SuperK’s business in staples (oil, rice, atta, spices, pulses, etc.).\u003cbr\u003eThis role goes beyond procurement—you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of staple products, from sourcing and pricing to quality, and category P\u0026amp;L.\u003cbr\u003eYou will act as a mini-GM for the category, responsible for driving margin expansion, product-market fit, and scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoles \u0026amp; Responsibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Category P\u0026amp;L Ownership\u003cbr\u003eOwn revenue, margins, and profitability for staples\u003cbr\u003eDrive higher gross margins vs branded benchmarks\u003cbr\u003eOptimize mix between private label and branded SKUs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Sourcing \u0026amp; Supply Chain Development\u003cbr\u003eIdentify and onboard manufacturers, millers, and contract partners\u003cbr\u003eNegotiate cost structures, TOTs, and long-term supply agreements\u003cbr\u003eBuild a reliable, cost-efficient sourcing network with consistent quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Product Development \u0026amp; Quality\u003cbr\u003eDefine product specifications (quality, grading, packaging)\u003cbr\u003eWork with vendors to develop differentiated SKUs tailored for Bharat consumers\u003cbr\u003eEnsure strict quality control and consistency across batches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Pricing \u0026amp; Value Leadership\u003cbr\u003eDesign pricing strategies that deliver clear value vs branded alternatives\u003cbr\u003eTrack commodity price movements and adjust pricing dynamically\u003cbr\u003eBalance margin expansion with price competitiveness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Assortment \u0026amp; Merchandising Strategy\u003cbr\u003eBuild a focused, high-velocity assortment for staples\u003cbr\u003eDrive in-store visibility for staples\u003cbr\u003eDesign merchandising and bundling strategies to improve adoption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Demand, Inventory \u0026amp; Scale\u003cbr\u003eForecast demand and ensure high fill rates across stores\u003cbr\u003eWork with supply chain teams to maintain optimal inventory levels\u003cbr\u003eScale successful SKUs across regions and formats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Category Growth \u0026amp; Adoption\u003cbr\u003eDrive brand penetration within the staples category\u003cbr\u003eWork with marketing and ops teams on in-store and app-led interventions\u003cbr\u003eTrack repeat purchase, customer feedback, and product performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Analytics \u0026amp; Performance Tracking\u003cbr\u003eTrack key metrics:\u003cbr\u003eGross margin %\u003cbr\u003eStaples share in category\u003cbr\u003eSell-through and inventory turns\u003cbr\u003eRepeat purchase rates\u003cbr\u003eIdentify underperforming SKUs and drive exit or improvement plan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we are looking for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4–8 years in staples procurement, commodity trading, or category management\u003cbr\u003eStrong experience in oil, grains, spices, pulses, or similar staples categories\u003cbr\u003eExperience working with manufacturers \/ contract production\u003cbr\u003eStrong commercial and P\u0026amp;L mindset\u003cbr\u003eDeep understanding of commodity cycles and cost structures\u003cbr\u003eAbility to balance cost, quality, and consumer value\u003cbr\u003eStructured thinker with strong execution ability\u003cbr\u003eHigh ownership and bias for action\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SuperK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54219510645102,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/superk-8887.myshopify.com\/products\/category-lead-staples","provider":"SuperK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}