{"product_id":"category-manager-apparel","title":"Category Manager - Apparel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are looking for a Category Manager – Apparel who will own the end-to-end performance of the Fashion category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis role goes beyond procurement. You will act as the Business Owner for Fashion—driving assortment strategy, vendor partnerships, pricing, private label opportunities, inventory health, and P\u0026amp;L performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will work closely with sourcing, merchandising, supply chain, marketing, and store operations teams to ensure the category delivers strong growth, margins, and customer value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoles \u0026amp; Responsibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory Ownership \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwn the complete P\u0026amp;L for the Fashion category\u003cbr\u003eDefine and execute category growth strategy across key segments such as Men’s, Women’s, Kidswear, Footwear, and Accessories\u003cbr\u003eBuild and optimize assortment based on customer demand, seasonality, regional preferences, and emerging trends\u003cbr\u003eDevelop pricing architecture aligned to SuperK’s value positioning while protecting margins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor Management \u0026amp; Brand Partnerships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdentify, onboard, and manage key vendors, manufacturers, and brand partners\u003cbr\u003eNegotiate commercial terms, margins, credit terms, and trade agreements\u003cbr\u003eDrive Joint Business Planning (JBP) with strategic brand partners\u003cbr\u003eBuild long-term partnerships to unlock exclusives, better commercials, and differentiated assortment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssortment, Merchandising \u0026amp; Product Strategy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurate winning assortments balancing core, seasonal, and trend-led products\u003cbr\u003eDrive SKU productivity and rationalization across stores and E-Com\u003cbr\u003eCollaborate on visual merchandising and in-store presentation to improve sell-through\u003cbr\u003eIdentify whitespace opportunities and support private label\/category expansion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInventory \u0026amp; Availability Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnsure high on-shelf availability across stores and online channels\u003cbr\u003eWork closely with supply chain and planning teams to reduce stock-outs, overstock, and ageing inventory\u003cbr\u003eManage seasonal transitions and end-of-season liquidation efficiently\u003cbr\u003eMaintain updated assortment and pricing across channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData \u0026amp; Performance Tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack category KPIs: revenue, margin, inventory turns, sell-through, markdowns, vendor performance, and availability\u003cbr\u003eUse data and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and corrective actions\u003cbr\u003eContinuously improve category playbooks and operating processes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we are looking for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3–6 years of experience in Category Management \/ Buying \/ Merchandising within Fashion Retail, Apparel, or Value Retail\u003cbr\u003eStrong exposure to Fashion\/Apparel categories\u003cbr\u003eProven experience in vendor management and commercial negotiations\u003cbr\u003eStrong understanding of fashion trends, seasonality, and inventory cycles\u003cbr\u003eStrong analytical mindset with P\u0026amp;L ownership\u003cbr\u003eAbility to balance strategic thinking with operational execution\u003cbr\u003eHigh ownership and comfort working in a fast-scaling startup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation - Bangalore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SuperK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54219895505262,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/superk-8887.myshopify.com\/products\/category-manager-apparel","provider":"SuperK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}