Director - Category

About the job

Roles & Responsibilities • Own the overall category strategy aligned with business goals- revenue, margin, customer experience, and market share. • Define long-term plans for category growth and evolution, anticipating consumer trends and competitive dynamics. • Translate category vision into actionable roadmaps and deliverables. • Lead assortment planning, SKU rationalization, pricing strategy, and promotional planning to optimize category performance. Ensure the right product mix, pricing, and offers are aligned with customer needs and business priorities. • Build and nurture strategic relationships with key vendors, brands, and suppliers. • Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, exclusive deals, and promotional support. • Partner with teams across growth & marketing, planning, supply chain & operations, finance, and analytics to ensure seamless execution of category plans. • Lead and coach a team of category managers and analysts. • Foster a culture of high performance, data-driven decision making, and ownership. Desired Skills: • Prior experience of managing categories in a high growth environment. Prior experience in ecommerce / quick commerce category management is a plus. • Demonstrated ability to identify customer needs and solve ambiguous problems along with inventing new ways to meet the needs. • Tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment. • Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are essential. • Excellent verbal and written communication with interpersonal skills. • Extreme attention to detail and willingness to roll up your sleeves. • Passionate about the quick commerce & convenience sector in India.

Requirements

• Category Strategy
• E-commerce
• Analytical Thinking
• Project Management
• Negotiation Skills

Preferred Technologies

• Category Strategy
• E-commerce
• Analytical Thinking
• Project Management
• Negotiation Skills

About the company

At Swiggy Instamart, we are redefining convenience by delivering everyday essentials in minutes. As a pioneer in the Quick commerce space, Instamart leverages Swiggy’s robust logistics network, deep partnerships with local and national brands, and cutting-edge technology to provide a seamless shopping experience.