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: Support end-to-end merchandise planning and analytics covering selection, assortment, inventory, and planogram execution at store level Conduct data-driven analysis on price, promotions, product mix, and replenishment to support merchandising strategy Collaborate with category managers and suppliers on range planning and shelf allocation decisions Assist in the implementation and support of AI/ML-based demand forecasting and recommendation systems Perform store-level analytics to assess execution compliance, inventory health, and category performance Leverage tools like Blue Yonder (JDA), Nielsen Spaceman for planogramming, space optimization, and shelf layout design Assist in campaign readiness by coordinating in-store execution aligned to merchandising and inventory plans Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance replenishment, store display, and floor planning strategies Contribute to the development of campaign calendars, marketing execution timelines, and regional rollout coordination Support ROI analysis of marketing efforts and store-level campaign effectiveness Monitor KPIs including planogram compliance, stock availability, store sales conversion, and assortment accuracy Prepare dashboards and reports to enable data-informed decisions for business stakeholders Must Have: 6+ years of experience in retail operations, merchandising analytics, or marketing execution within large-scale retailers or CPG companies Hands-on experience in category management, assortment planning, inventory forecasting, and store analytics Practical working knowledge of Blue Yonder Suite (especially Space & Category modules), Nielsen Spaceman, and SQL Basic proficiency in Power BI and exposure to Python for analytical insights Strong understanding of retail KPIs, planogram execution, and stock-to-shelf performance metrics Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills Ability to work independently on merchandising initiatives while collaborating cross-functionally with supply chain, marketing, and store operations Excellent communication, program management, and stakeholder alignment capabilities Strong business acumen and ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution Qualifications MBA from Tier 1 institutions Preferred Job Location

Target is one of the most loved consumer retail brands in the world. At Target, we are constantly improving and innovating our digital shopping experience. Target Plus is one such strategic business initiative offering meaningful guest experiences by bringing high demand brands, on-trend selection to Target.com. We are a one-of-a-kind marketplace, carefully curated and built keeping in mind guests' current and changing needs, along with tapping into futuristic market trends. The Category Site Merchandising team focuses on increasing digital topline sales by optimizing conversion and the overall site experience. The team plays a crucial role in ensuring findability and discoverability of products, making it easy for guests to locate and discover items. By partnering with various teams within and outside of the Digital organization, the team drives the right experience for each category. Additionally, the team is responsible for delivering financial outcomes and plans for the digital business, ensuring that financial goals are met and sustained.As a Sr Site Merchandiser, you will drive business growth through effective category management and site merchandising strategies. Your focus will be on optimizing the site experience for your category to maximize guest engagement and sales. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, marketing, digital teams and analytics, to ensure seamless execution of category strategies and alignment with business goals. Your role is crucial in translating business objectives into actionable site merchandising tactics that enhance the digital shopping experience. Core Responsibilities: Site Experience Management: Develop site merchandising strategies focusing on conversion, findability, maximizing guest engagement, and frictionless shopping. Tactics include traffic optimization, site taxonomy and attribution management, navigation, filters, sort, internal search optimization, item-level content, cross-sell/up-sell, and item data remediation and attribution. Know and advocate for the Guest: Provide actionable insights by analyzing consumer behavior, site metrics, and demographic trends to enhance user experience. Analytics & Insights: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across devices and platforms, guest behavior, and market trends. Use these insights to refine strategies, influence cross-functional teams, and inform business decisions. Provide routine reporting on performance metrics, offering deep insights for continued optimization. Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, communicate insights clearly, and contribute as an SME to align team efforts with business goals. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities for innovation in merchandising, technology, and processes. Proactively drive progress, improvement, and advancement to enhance guest experiences Results & Financial Accountability: Maintain a strong sense of accountability for delivering financial results, ensuring strategies drive topline sales, profitability, and guest engagement. Education/Experience: 4-year US college degree or equivalent experience4+ years relevant e-commerce experience; including site merchandising, item data, product, UX, or operations General Skills: Curiosity and Passion for Customer Experience: Demonstrates a high level of curiosity and a strong passion for understanding and enhancing customer experience. Continuously seeks to learn about customer behaviors, preferences, and trends to drive innovative solutions that delight guests. Initiative and Self-Starter: Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and takes the initiative to implement solutions. Exhibits a self-starter attitude, consistently driving projects forward with minimal supervision and demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans that align with business goals and drive category growth. Influence and Negotiation: Skills in influencing partner roadmaps and advocating for the category across teams, ensuring alignment and support for strategic initiatives. Analytical Skills: Proficiency in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to make informed decisions and provide actionable insights. Effective Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to summarize findings, share updates, and present insights clearly to stakeholders. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities, and to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Specialized Skills: Data & Technical Skills: Proficiency with data tools like DOMO, Adobe Analytics, google analytics. Experience in using ecommerce site optimization tools. Financial Acumen: Proficiency in tracking revenue and other key metrics to connect site performance to financial outcomes. Ability to analyze financial data to support category performance and make data-driven decisions that align with business goals. Site Optimization: Experience in optimizing site merchandising strategies to enhance guest engagement and sales.

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up . Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. Overview about TII At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasnt happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Targets global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the companys global strategy and operations. A role with Strategic Sourcing means building and executing category management plans and leading sourcing and negotiation approaches for indirect spend categories across the globe. Youll share and promote the best tactics across the entire company while developing deep category knowledge and close client relationships. Youll also collaborate with internal partners who use world class sourcing tools, build total cost of ownership financial models, ensure contract & catalog management, deliver operational leadership, and champion Supplier Diversity in order to optimize leverage for Target. As a Senior Strategic Sourcing professional, you will act as a trusted advisor; consistently delivering on fundamentals and advanced sourcing techniques through the execution of complex and/or ambiguous projects with tailored engagement models. In this role you will lead and drive cross-functional work engagements, providing sourcing and negotiation guidance in primary category and/or alternate programs as needed. You will contribute to the development or enhancement of institutional sourcing/negotiation best practices. Youll develop event strategies and buying programs for indirect spend categories, including guiding the team in financial analysis methods and award scenarios. Additionally, youll communicate and present to internal and external stakeholders and you will drive and manage change across the organization with speed and agility. Youll operate independently in the application of the strategic sourcing practice, quickly connecting its vision and strategy to project execution that aligns with stakeholder expectations. You will build partnerships with subject matter experts and support teams to develop innovative sourcing strategies, optimize outcomes and generate results based scenarios that are focused on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) decision making criteria (quality, service and cost impact). You will proactively develop a project pipeline in fulfillment of client category goals and actively grow relationships in support of that mission. Youll balance category management, business development and collaborative project leadership to deliver results. You will manage and report on progress against category goals and ensure desired outcomes while communicating progress in a timely and fact-based manner. Youll identify and effectively manage a variety of conflict solutions. You will lead (both internally and externally) contracting efforts while partnering with the appropriate legal teams (including large and complex efforts). Youll actively participate in contract drafting, contract analysis/review and can summarize or interpret relevant business impact. You will understand supply/demand dynamics and industry cost structures and mechanisms, and understand multi-tiered supply chain costing and delivery models and apply them throughout the project, product or contract lifecycle. Youll maintain awareness of policies and deploy best practices in ethical business behavior. You will lead and act as a peer mentor to coach new team members in skills development. Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. About you MBA preferred, 4-year degree or equivalent experience 8+ years of relevant experience Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in C-level stakeholder presentations Proficient in Microsoft Office suite Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule around sourcing event

As a Procurement Support Specialist or Spot/Tactical Buyer, you will actively support client procurement specialists/managers/category managers/product owners with Source to Contract (S2C) related tasks. This includes responding to procurement process and contract-related queries using information from procurement systems, tools, and agreements, and generating draft agreements using client agreement templates and data inputs. For the Procurement Support Specialist role, you will also be responsible for completing tactical assessments on contracts, collecting and analysing internal/external data, communicating with client cross-functional teams and vendors, and engaging legal teams for direction. For the Spot/Tactical Buyer role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies, conduct market research and supplier evaluations, negotiate contracts, manage procurement-related projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and seek opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Location: Bangalore (Client office @ Bellandur) Working Module: 3 days from office & 2 days from home Shift Timing: Rotational 04:30 AM / 05:30 AM to 1:30 PM (Daylight Off) OR 03:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Daylight On) Required education Associate's Degree/College Diploma Preferred education Associate's Degree/College Diploma Required technical and professional expertise 1. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 2. Ability to build and maintain relationships 3. Procurement knowledge and ability to learn new tools and systems 4. Time management and problem-solving abilities 5. Accuracy and attention to detail 6. Strong data and analytical skills 7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 8. ERP and procurement software knowledge (advantageous) Preferred technical and professional experience ERP SystemsExperienced in SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Emptoris, Oracle, ServiceNow, Scout, and Fieldglass. Microsoft Office SuiteAdvanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Designation - DEPUTY CATEGORY MANAGER - GENERAL MERCHANDISE_Utensils Additional Roles & Responsibilities: Responsible for Own Label Business for Utensils and Electrical category. • Understand the available market opportunity for new and existing categories. • Stock availability, stock turnover, Category Assortment Expansion. • New Product development by identifying new Vendors. • Drive the Sales, Margin, and Inventory. • Managing overall operations including Buying, Merchandising, Vendor Management, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, etc. • Steering merchandising efforts in harmony with the business objectives. • Provide support and guidance for fulfilling statutory requirement related to new products. • Should be strong at National Sourcing and TOT Negotiation. • Participates in development of strategic direction and annual strategic plans for category. Prepares Business plan and ensures sales, margin and contribution targets are achieved. • Understands the consumer, customer, and competitive environment and utilizes that insight to initiate recommendations in marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion) and new business/new products. • Lead projects comprised of cross-functional teams to achieve key initiative deliverables. • Works directly with digital, content, creative departments, and agency to develop, branding, Artwork and advertising strategies. • Performs qualitative and quantitative market research on New products and innovation, packaging concepts, positioning, pricing and promotion. Additional Skills : • Stakeholder management: Work with internal and external stakeholders to drive the project forward. • Business acumen and decision making: Strong orientation for learning and quickly grasp business nuances. • Ability to take decisions based on sound data analysis and business understanding. • Customer Centricity: Puts the customer experience paramount to all other considerations • Problem solving: Deal with complexity and unstandardized processes to come up with quick scalable solutions to problems • Data orientation: Should be able to build an approach to solving problems through data f irst

Skill required: Procurement Operations - Procurement Management Designation: Procurement Practice Senior Analyst Qualifications: Any Graduation Years of Experience: 5 to 8 years About Accenture Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song all powered by the worlds largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. Visit us at www.accenture.com What would you do Go beyond processing purchase orders at lower costs to help clients reap savings and value from the billions they spend on the goods and services that run their day-to-day business operations. You will be working as a part of Procurement management team which uses a systematic approach for buying all the goods and services needed for a company to stay sustainable. They are involved in the identification of need, finding and qualifying the suppliers, requesting proposals, negotiating with suppliers, contracting, delivery and analyzing results.A systematic approach used for buying all the goods and services needed for a particular project or for the company generally to stay sustainable. It consists of:the identification of need; finding and qualifying the suppliers; requesting proposals, negotiating with suppliers, contracting, delivery and analyzing results; and contract close. What are we looking for Supervise day-to-day operations of the Requisition to PO process, ensuring accurate and timely conversion of purchase requisitions to purchase orders.Lead a team of procurement associates; monitor performance, allocate tasks, and provide coaching and support.Review and validate purchase requisitions for completeness, compliance, and approval hierarchy.Coordinate with requesters, category managers, and suppliers for clarifications and order confirmations.Ensure POs are created as per sourcing guidelines and negotiated terms with suppliers.Monitor and manage backlog, exceptions, and urgent requests to meet business timelines.Maintain process documentation (SOPs, Work Instructions) and identify areas for continuous improvement.Collaborate with upstream and downstream teams (Catalog, Contract, Vendor Master, AP) to resolve issues.Drive SLA/KPI adherence, root cause analysis of delays or errors, and implement corrective actions.Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports on procurement metrics and present to leadership.Support audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and procurement policies.Facilitate training for new joiners and existing team members.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.Competence in creating dashboards, SLA tracking reports, and root cause analysis (RCA).Understanding of SOX controls, procurement audit requirements, and policy adherence.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Good understanding of Requisition to PO in Procurement processesProficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools like Power BI.Experience related to Call taking skillsGood technical aptitude with an ability to learn quickly.Strong oral and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Flexible working in shifts as per business requirement, this will also include working in night shifts, as per business requirements. Proven experience in leading and motivating a team, conducting 1:1 coaching, performance reviews, and workforce planning. Roles and Responsibilities: In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of increasingly complex problems Your day to day interactions are with peers within Accenture You are likely to have some interaction with clients and/or Accenture management You will be given minimal instruction on daily work/tasks and a moderate level of instruction on new assignments Decisions that are made by you impact your own work and may impact the work of others In this role you would be an individual contributor and/or oversee a small work effort and/or team Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts Qualification Any Graduation

Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement merchandising strategies to drive sales and profitability in the region - Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth - Collaborate with the sales team to ensure product assortment meets customer demands - Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations for replenishment - Conduct regular store visits to ensure merchandising standards are met Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field - Proven experience in merchandising, preferably in the jewellery industry - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities - Ability to travel within the designated region as needed

The Global Category Manager is responsible to manage their supplier commodity panel with a strong financial QCD performance orientation Key Responsibilities Develop the regional and global strategies of the panel under their responsibility. Enforce group and local conditions as required Develop and present the short / medium / long term action plan of their commodity that meets the objectives of the Industry Procurement performance strategy Provide market data on their category for the Sector Global reference for the Sector on their categories Accountable to present Category Roadmap up to date on 6M Rolling base Coordinate volume /planned productivity discounts for their global commodity panel Participate actively in the budget preparation of their commodity savings performance Participate actively in the LTP and budget preparation with regional Procurement Heads and Industry CPO Review supplier performance monitoring (scorecard, escalations, panel inputs/outputs) Develop and maintain the relationship with key panel suppliers, develop John Cockerill C-Levels associated at suppliers Lead and propose cost optimization actions including VAVE, Make or Buy and other levers as needed. Manage the associated negotiations and lead the Sourcing coordination Develop savings actions road map for the panel under their responsibility and share / support the Lead Buyers community associated on savings actions Animate the Lead Buyers community associated on their categories and project Manage annual and globalization negotiations Finalize the project buyers negotiation (level 2) when needed Provide project buyers with a structured panel for their Category Support management of series crisis actions (supply of product, quality issues, etc.) Ensure the conformity / validity of purchasing data recorded in ERP and reported in iValua Other duties as assigned Education & Experience Master in Business and or Engineering with emphasis or experience in Procurement or equivalent; and 10 years procurement with manufacturing, engineering related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 3 to 5 years of strong technical experience with Metals and Industry business Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed Background, Skills and Competencies Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with Engineering; Procurement, Top Management and other plant and office personnel Strong negotiation skills, ability to bear under pressure Practical expertise in office systems such as Excel and ERP tools such as SAP and Ivalua (e.g. purchasing - projects) Customer orientation, concern to offer a permanent quality service to internal clients, At ease in a matrix organization and a support department Analytical mindset, ability to formalize, structure and great rigor in work Agility in a changing professional environment Diplomacy, good communication skills, both oral and written, and ease in dealing with all types of interlocutors Very good team spirit and willingness to contribute to the team Reliability, integrity, honesty, discretion Comfortable with an international environment and multicultural aspects Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Fluency in other languages is a plus

About Team Marketplace teams mandate is to ensure marketplace business, right input metrics are achieved, seller management and experience, business design, dedicated account management and building seller eco system. MP is a central team working closely with category, SCM, revenue, planning .marketing to drive an important charter. Roles & Responsibilities Role: Develop Ecosystem for helping sellers to grow their business and make operation seamless for them Understanding the challenges faced by Sellers and helping in resolving them Scheduled Regular Interactions with Sellers on major business metrics. Work towards increasing the overall business of brands. Should have good communication skills and have knowledge of MS Office, especially excel( pivot) Understand and grasp E-Commerce business processes. Assist the team in realizing the GMV targets Should have experience in sales and negotiations and be able to convince sellers to take up existing programs run by Myntra like PLA, etc. Should be diligent, persuasive, resilient and willing to learn. Inclination towards data analysis & implementing it in business cases People with e commerce knowledge is mandatory . Preferred organizations are from Fk/Meesho/Amazon Qualifications & Experience Any Graduate E-commerce experience in BPC preferred 1-2 years (FK/Amazon/Cloudtail)

For Assistant Buyer role: Requirements for Staples Category 1. Prior experience in Staples category (Buying side) 2. Should have knowledge about staples category - Rice, Wheat, salt, sugar, oil, spices, Flour etc 3. Preferably male candidates as this will include field work.

JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL MANAGER RETAIL AND E COMMERCE CANDIDATES FROM FMCG / FMCD / GROCESORY/ FRESH CATEGORY SECTORS ONLY) REPORTS TO MANAGING DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1. Ensure Overall Retail and E Commerce Operations and warehouse operations ensuring execution of business plans. 2. Ensure efficient warehouse management systems are in place to support retail outlets. 3. Implementation of E-commerce platforms and driving sales growth 4. Vendor Sourcing, Negotiations and drive Effective Merchandising Strategies. 5. Managing entire Retail Store Operation and ensuring sales growth month on month. 6. Analyse sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. 7. Analyse market trends and competitor activity to inform retail planning decisions. 8. Strong understanding of retail analysis, merchandising, and inventory management principles. 9. Proven track record in managing multiple retail outlets or e-commerce platforms simultaneously. Preferred Candidate Profile 1. Age below 45 2. Willingness for Business Travelling as and when required 4.10-15 years of experience in Retail & E Commerce Operations or related field 4. Telugu Speaking is desirable 5. Computer Savy 6. People Management Skills 7. Training the staff on various aspects of Retail and E Commerce Salary and Perquisites Based on current package and not a limiting factor for the right candidate

As an Ops Sourcing Buyer at Genpact, you will play a crucial role in executing sourcing projects to achieve defined country annual savings targets. Your focus will be on delivering advantages for the client business through cost savings, lifecycle value generation, demand management, innovation, and risk reduction within the supply chain. You will work globally or locally in alignment with the Category Strategy, applying sourcing knowledge across all category areas while ensuring mitigation of associated risks commercially, contractually, and operationally. In addition, you will be involved in eSourcing execution and delivering incremental value through E-Auctions as necessary. This role will require you to collaborate across various categories, showcasing a broad range of Indirect category knowledge and the ability to work dynamically with subject matter experts within the client business. Your engagement with business partners, including operations, procurement, and supply chain managers, will be essential in establishing and delivering sourcing strategies efficiently. Your responsibilities will include sourcing of Indirect Spend categories, drafting and negotiating contracts, developing proposal documents, managing supplier performance, conducting spend and market analysis, and ensuring timely deliveries within contractual SLAs. You will also participate in reviews with Global Category managers and Regional Heads of Procurement, maintain effective relationships with suppliers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes. To qualify for this role, you should have procurement experience, proficiency in English, a degree in Business Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain management, and familiarity with ERP and procurement systems. Preferred qualifications include category experience in IT, Telco, Marketing, HR Services, and Banking Operations, as well as skills in supplier management, negotiation, analytical thinking, and teamwork. If you are an ambitious and self-motivated professional with a proven track record of successful sourcing projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead multiple projects effectively, we encourage you to apply for this Management Trainee position at Genpact in Hyderabad, India.,

As a Sourcing Consultant/Sr. Consultant at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, you will be responsible for developing and executing category sourcing strategies for indirect Business Services & IT Infrastructure commodities. Your role will involve ensuring that contracting and procurement standards are maintained throughout the portfolio, managing specialized commodities such as HR (HR Recruiting, HR Operations), Events, Communication, Marketing, Hardware, Software, and Telecom. You will lead the commodity strategy for identified project management categories by gathering spend data, analyzing spend profiles, assessing opportunities, and analyzing market intelligence. Your tasks will include identifying stakeholders, defining category performance metrics, and developing category strategies to obtain stakeholder acceptance. Your primary goal will be to provide business clients with timely access to leading-edge technologies, products, and services to generate value and competitive advantage in terms of cost efficiency, productivity, responsiveness, and flexibility. You will be responsible for validating the scope of work with stakeholders, determining sourcing options, conducting RFQ, RFP, and RFI exercises, and analyzing bids. Additionally, you will develop and execute sourcing plans, evaluate responses, negotiate contract terms/pricing, and manage adherence to contracts. Moreover, you will be involved in initiating/administering contracting activities, conducting change management activities, initiating supplier management programs, onboarding suppliers, and managing resolution processes. You will gather performance feedback, analyze data, lead management reviews, monitor KPIs, and assist in supplier risk management. Your role will also include documenting and sharing lessons learned to improve processes continuously. The ideal candidate for this role should have a minimum of 7-9 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and vendor governance. Key competencies required include excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, strong analytical ability, proven leadership skills in a decentralized environment, excellent oral and written communication skills, a degree in Supply Chain Management, and strategic sourcing experience. Experience in category management, senior-level influencing, and advanced financial analysis will be beneficial. Moreover, the ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents, solve problems with multiple options, and possess advanced analytical and quantitative skills is essential. Operating autonomously with minimal supervision to achieve strategic objectives, holding a CPSM certification, experience in sourcing indirect corporate services and products, and proficiency in MS applications are also desired qualifications. If you are looking to join a dynamic team at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, where you can contribute to shaping the future with your initiatives, grow in a stimulating environment, and make a positive impact, then this role may be the right fit for you. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in solidarity actions, contribute to the Group's ESG strategy, and be part of a diverse and inclusive work environment.,

Frutta is looking for a dynamic and strategic Category Head to lead the development and expansion of key business categories including Beverages, Cash & Carry, and Event Management. In this role, you will be responsible for spearheading product growth, overseeing daily operations, nurturing vendor and client relationships, and driving revenue and profitability. Your role will involve significant client and vendor engagement, market insights, and hands-on management to ensure quality standards, product sourcing, and seamless category operations. For the Beverages Category Head role, you will lead the growth of Frutta's beverage portfolio by identifying new opportunities, managing stock levels, onboarding new products, conducting quality checks, and fostering relationships with key vendors and clients. You will spend 70% of your time in the field meeting vendors, conducting site visits, and managing operations to drive growth and ensure client satisfaction. As the Cash & Carry Category Head, you will drive growth in cafeteria management operations by identifying new business opportunities, managing product categories, negotiating contracts with suppliers, overseeing P&L, monitoring inventory levels, and building strong customer relationships to maximize revenue and operational efficiency. In the role of Event Management Head, you will lead and execute corporate events, expos, sports events, and other large-scale events, ensuring successful delivery, cost control, high-quality experiences, client satisfaction, and brand promotion at all events. To qualify for these positions, you should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of experience in business development, category management, or event management within relevant industries, expertise in product sourcing, vendor management, and P&L management, exceptional communication and negotiation skills, leadership experience, proficiency in business management software and MS Excel, ability to work independently in a field-based environment, and familiarity with the Chennai/Bangalore market and vendor landscape. A passion for the beverages, food, and event management industries is a plus.,

Role Overview: We re seeking a Category Strategy Lead to build and implement category-specific growth frameworks that go beyond generic models. This role requires a strategic, hands-on approach to understanding category dynamics and identifying the levers that drive revenue and profitability. You will lead a team (Growth Managers) and collaborate cross-functionally to develop tailored strategies for diverse product categories like fashion, and more. Key Responsibilities Own category P&L drive GMV, Spend/GMV, Profitability, and Total Spends while optimizing ROI. Develop category-specific strategies to maximize relevance and impact across different product verticals. Lead & mentor a team of Growth Managers, ensuring execution rigor, structured decision-making, and high-impact problem-solving. Leverage market insights & data to refine strategies based on competitive dynamics, consumer behavior, and industry trends. Collaborate with Growth, Product, and Data teams to align strategies with platform capabilities and client success metrics. Serve as the category expert, providing insights, trends, and competitive benchmarks to inform company-wide strategy. Build adaptable category frameworks that incorporate best practices in pricing, merchandising, and digital growth. What We re Looking For 3-6 years of experience in category management, strategy, consulting, or e-commerce with expertise in D2C scaling. Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Experience in P&L ownership, revenue growth, and cross-functional collaboration. Hands-on experience in digital marketing in a D2C/e-commerce context is a plus. Ability to synthesize insights into actionable frameworks that drive measurable impact. What We Offer A high-impact role in shaping category strategy and growth in the D2C space. A fast-paced, dynamic work environment where data-backed decision-making is valued. The opportunity to directly impact the profitability and success of diverse e-commerce categories.

Channel Marketing is combination of Trade Marketing/Shopper Marketing & Analytical Rol. The right candidate for this role needs to be good at analytics and maintaining a great & positive working equation with his/her stakeholders. The role requires to be process oriented, high discipline with timelines and a very strong business understanding. Assist in planning of Sales Numbers at Branch, and Sku level for the category Manage channel programs for retailers/distributors by keeping a close track on key performance matrix & plan for suitable course correction if any Track competition schemes, channel, and loyalty programs for the category Handling Entire Consumer finance for the category & plan for special schemes during festivals Responsible for forecasting sales trends & complete end to end business analysis Shopper Marketing Increase Brand Visibility at shop floor thru Various Activity and Ideation Manage and track POSM & brand assets at National level Budget Management Constant interaction with key & multiple stakeholders to understand their business plans & plan for trade promotions as per Plan. Plan New Launches GTM for the Brand Manage data for the business & support business functions on key data sets Primary, Secondary & Tertiary. Scope of work The AKAM (Assistant Key Account Manager) should have thorough understanding of trade & channel programs, its ways of working & category management. The AKAM (Assistant Key Account Manager) job requires him/her to have an very good interpersonal skill because he/she needs to interact and work proactively with multiple stakeholders & maintain sound relationship. Person should be a very good team player as they will be working with both multiple stakeholders. Must have a bend towards being data centric and ensuring that the business is driven and supported by data and insights. Qualification MBA/PGDM degree in Sales/ Marketing with 5+ years of experience of relevant experience Strong Excel & Analytical Skills Should be well versed with Numbers & timeline adherence in critical

As a Brand Manager, you will focus on delivering 5 core focus areas for the brand: Selection, demand generation, catalogue quality, business advice and availability. The person who joins the leadership team in this position must share our passion and commitment for serving our customers. This ideal candidate should have experience in forging and building brand relationships. Some understanding of planning product cycles and selling online is preferred. The right candidate will be flexible, action and results oriented, self-starting and have strong analytical skills. He or she must have a proven track record in taking ownership, driving results and moving with speed to implement ideas in a fast-paced environment. He should be entrepreneurial with the confidence to make independent, data-driven decisions. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to succeed at: planning and forecasting, and driving an online business. The candidate must be an effective communicator in working with some of Amazon s most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal colleagues and groups. Responsibilities This person will have responsibility for: Building selection: Identify selection gaps. Track brand offline catalogue to ensure all relevant selection is present on Amazon. Demand generation: Responsible for demand generation. This includes working with other members on the category management team to create a marketing calendar based on vendors objectives Business Advice: Support participation of brand in Amazon programs Availability: Ensuring continuous availability of products Catalogue Quality on Amazon: Ensuring the best input from brand is updated for customer interface on Amazon Detail Pages through perfect Images, Product descriptions, etc. This person will have responsibility for: Building selection: Identify selection gaps. Track brand offline catalogue to ensure all relevant selection is present on Amazon. Demand generation: Responsible for demand generation. This includes working with other members on the category management team to create a marketing calendar based on vendors objectives Business Advice: Support participation of brand in Amazon programs Availability: Ensuring continuous availability of products Catalogue Quality on Amazon: Ensuring the best input from brand is updated for customer interface on Amazon Detail Pages through perfect Images, Product descriptions, etc. 3+ years of with Excel experience 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience Bachelors degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development

Job Description: Assortment Planning Manager. Note: This role does not include logistics, warehousing, or factor production/ manufacturing. Assortment Planning The process of optimizing product selection for each store, based on customer buying behavior derived from sales and stock data. By analyzing the data, we identify customer preferences, sales opportunities, and store-specific requirements. This data-driven approach enables us to uncover growth potentials and strategically allocate new collections or redistribute existing stock to align with the unique needs of each store's target audience and local demographics. Your Role: To be the driving force ensuring the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities to meet customer needs and drive sales growth. Strategic Planning and Analysis Data-driven decision-making: Analyzing sales, demand, and stock data to forecast future trends and identify growth opportunities. Product mix optimization: Ensuring the product range aligns with customer preferences and market demands. Assortment planning: Developing and executing comprehensive assortment plans for different store locations, considering factors like demographics, store size, and customer profiles. Inventory management: Balancing inventory levels to avoid stockouts and excess inventory. Collaboration and Execution Cross-functional collaboration: Working closely with procurement, merchandising, and store teams to implement assortment plans. Visual merchandising: Collaborating with visual merchandising teams to optimize product display and placement. Stock allocation: Distributing inventory effectively across different stores based on demand and performance metrics. Performance Measurement and Optimization Performance analysis: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of assortment plans. Regular improvements: Identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance assortment planning processes. Stock optimization: Implementing strategies to reduce stock levels and improve inventory turnover. Team Management Task Allocation: Assigning tasks based on team members' skills and capabilities. Coaching and Development: Providing guidance and support to team members to enhance their performance. Problem Solving: Resolving issues and challenges faced by the team. Selection of Frames and Sunglasses: Your Role : The Manager is responsible for curating an exceptional eyewear collection that aligns with our brand identity and customer preferences. This role involves collaborating with the eyewear selection team, procurement department, and store teams to ensure the optimal selection and timely delivery of sunglasses and frames. Product Selection : Work closely with the eyewear selection team to curate a diverse and appealing range of sunglasses and frames from renowned brands, including Cartier, Chanel, Mont Blanc, Maybach, Tom Ford, Gucci, Armani, Prada, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ray Ban, and Carrera. Collection Management : Coordinate with the procurement department to organize showcases of new collections for the selection and store teams. Order Management : Oversee the order process, including selection, data entry, coordination, and preparation of order Excel sheets. Sample Management : Prioritize sample set selection and ordering based on showroom requirements and availability. The ideal candidate possesses a keen eye for fashion, a strong understanding of market trends, and excellent organizational skills. (This role does not require prior work experience in the optical industry) QR Code Printing & Product Attributes System We have assigned unique QR codes to all existing frames and sunglasses at our stores based on the products attributes. New QR codes are printed for new collections. The Assortment Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring the QR Codes are printed by the team as per the inventory management system and data entry guidelines. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of product attributes, inventory management systems, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy. Team Management and Operations Oversee the data entry and QR code generation process , ensuring adherence to company standards and established guidelines. Manage the team responsible for data entry and QR code printing. Coordinate with: The Procurement/Buying team is to ensure timely and accurate product delivery, including order follow-up and distribution to stores. The Accounts team to manage stock transfers, order cancellations, and defective stock replacements, including QR code updates as needed. Implement new inventory management tools: Automated Discount of Stock Aging, Order Tracking System. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline operations and reduce costs.

You will be responsible for providing support to ensure the timely purchase of materials and services, contracting, and issuance of purchase orders. This includes reviewing purchase requisitions, sourcing, negotiating with vendors, finalizing vendors, preparing comparatives, coordinating for contracting, defining scope of work, renewing contracts on time, creating and issuing purchase orders, following up on deliveries, reconciliation, and reporting. Additionally, you will be expected to drive improvements in category sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and digitalization efforts. Your core responsibilities will include: - Reviewing purchase requisitions for accuracy and understanding the detailed requirements - Sourcing, processing RFx, preparing comparatives, and finalizing vendors - Contracting and creating purchase orders after approval of PR - Coordinating for PO approval, issuance, and delivery follow-ups - Facilitating reconciliation for outstanding deliveries, invoices, etc. - Demonstrating a solid understanding of legal terminology and drafting and/or revising contracts with vendors - Providing advice and guidance to different teams on contract drafting and tracking progress of contracts - Competency in integrated supply chain management software like Microsoft Dynamics, Coupa, etc. - Identifying opportunities to improve business processes and implementing changes - Resolving day-to-day supply chain issues and ensuring operational consistency - Managing tactical vendors regarding onboarding, offboarding, performance, and contract compliance - Supporting the development of vendor performance scorecards and presentation materials - Partnering with internal teams to ensure requirements and quality standards are met for sourcing efforts - Developing effective negotiating strategies aligned with business requirements - Maintaining and updating vendor database and key information - Escalating risks, issues, and action items related to vendors - Monitoring deliverables and contractual obligations - Executing and troubleshooting the full lifecycle for purchase operations accurately and in accordance with Lowe's policies - Making continuous improvements to the process and being accountable for results You should have at least 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and contracting. A bachelor's degree is required, and candidates with certifications in supply management (CPSM, CIPS, etc.) will be preferred. Skills required include experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating global agreements, IT category management, knowledge in tax, contracts, ITAM, and software commercial licensing, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to influence senior stakeholders, strong business understanding, advanced MS Excel/MS Office skills, problem-solving and analytical skills, customer-centric mindset, ability to multitask and work well under pressure, strong liaising and project management skills, and flexibility to adapt to work time needs. Shift Timing: 2PM to 11PM.,

About Mason Home: Mason Home is India's leading luxury home dcor brand, dedicated to curating elegant, high-quality designs that transform living spaces. Our commitment to craftsmanship, aesthetics, and functionality ensures that every piece reflects sophistication and style. With a growing presence in the home dcor industry, we are looking for passionate individuals to be a part of our journey in redefining luxury interiors. At Mason Home, we foster innovation, creativity, and a customer-first approach, making our products and services stand out in the marketplace. We seek a dynamic Senior Buyer to drive buying strategies, vendor management, and category growth. Job: Full Time Location: South Mumbai - Breach Candy, Onsite role Days: Monday through Friday - WFO & Saturday WFH Timings: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Key Responsibilities: - Sales & Performance Optimization: Analyze revenue, margins, and category growth to drive profitability. - Assortment & Demand Planning: Strategically plan product assortments, forecast demand, and ensure strong brand representation. - Inventory Management: Optimize stock levels, minimize stockouts, and manage OTB efficiently. - Vendor Management & Onboarding: Identify and onboard new vendors to expand product offerings and bridge category gaps. - Category Visibility & Marketing: Enhance product visibility through marketing campaigns and promotional support. - Operational Excellence: Improve cataloging, pricing, and streamline processes for better efficiency and customer experience. Qualifications & Experience: - 2-4 years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, or Category Management (preferably E-Commerce or Home Dcor). - Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Excel. - Experience with vendor management and marketplace platforms. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Passion for luxury home dcor and market trends. If you are looking to join a dynamic team in the luxury home dcor industry and possess the required experience and skills, we encourage you to send in your resumes to chirag@masonhome.in.,

The role of Management Trainee, Sourcing at Genpact involves creating requests for proposals (RFP) and reviewing bids to analyze cost differences between vendors for sourcing the best product for the organization. This position also includes creating contract terms and conditions, negotiating terms, and implementing services. As a Management Trainee, your responsibilities will include driving supplier performance, managing demand, and ensuring category compliance. You will contribute to overall priorities based on yearly objectives, propose initiatives for savings, and identify opportunities for improvement. Additionally, you will be responsible for meeting sourcing category deliverables, savings commitments, milestones, and obligations. In this role, you will liaise with Coordinators and team members to resolve vendor disputes, prepare management information system (MIS) reports regularly, and manage budget versus actual spend with the Finance team. You will be involved in searching for, evaluating, and developing new vendors, as well as managing the vendor database and ensuring compliance with procurement processes and internal controls. To be successful in this position, you should have a graduation degree in Science, Commerce, or Business, along with relevant experience in Sourcing or Category Management in Manufacturing or BPO industries. Strong verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in MS Office applications, and a good understanding of indirect spend categories like MRO, Facilities, and Purchased Services are essential. Additionally, you should possess analytical, presentation, and negotiation skills, as well as a proactive and customer-centric attitude. Preferred skills for this role include knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or other legacy ERP applications, exposure to e-sourcing applications, and familiarity with spend analysis and contract drafting. The Management Trainee position at Genpact offers a challenging opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and develop skills in procurement and sourcing. If you meet the qualifications mentioned above and are looking for a full-time role in sourcing management, we encourage you to apply for the Management Trainee position at Genpact in Noida, India.,

As a Brand Manager, you will focus on delivering 5 core focus areas for the brand: Selection, demand generation, catalogue quality, business advice and availability. The person who joins the leadership team in this position must share our passion and commitment for serving our customers. This ideal candidate should have experience in forging and building brand relationships. Some understanding of planning product cycles and selling online is preferred. The right candidate will be flexible, action and results oriented, self-starting and have strong analytical skills. He or she must have a proven track record in taking ownership, driving results and moving with speed to implement ideas in a fast-paced environment. He should be entrepreneurial with the confidence to make independent, data-driven decisions. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to succeed at: planning and forecasting, and driving an online business. The candidate must be an effective communicator in working with some of Amazon s most important partners and vendors, as we'll as with internal colleagues and groups. This person will have responsibility for: Building selection: Identify selection gaps. Track brand s offline catalogue to ensure all relevant selection is present on Amazon. Demand generation: Responsible for demand generation. This includes working with other members on the category management team to create a marketing calendar based on vendors objectives Business Advice: Support participation of brand in Amazon programs Availability: Ensuring continuous availability of products Catalogue Quality on Amazon: Ensuring the best input from brand is updated for customer interface on Amazon Detail Pages through perfect Images, Product descriptions, etc 3+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience 3+ years of market research analyst, product manager, or equivalent experience 3+ years of doing one of several roles: quantitative/financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, pricing, marketing or e-commerce experience Bachelors degree Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration 3+ years of doing one of several roles: management consulting, investment banking analyst/associate, or brand manager role at leading consumer packaged goods company experience Experience in financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, marketing, business development, consulting, negotiation or supply chain

Amazon.com strives to be Earths most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. The Brand Specialist will work on offering dedicated support to top-tiered brands to grow with Amazon by identifying and improving key customer inputs for growth such as content, marketing and stock availability among others. Apart from this, the Brand Specialists will also help brands leverage Amazon s tools and programs to improve on their business inputs. We are seeking creative, goal-oriented and highly entrepreneurial people to join our exciting and fast-paced team. About the Role: As a Brand Specialist, you will focus on delivering 5 core focus areas for the brand: Selection, demand generation, catalogue quality, business advice and availability. The person who joins the leadership team in this position must share our passion and commitment for serving our customers. This ideal candidate should have experience in forging and building brand relationships. Some understanding of planning product cycles and selling online is preferred. The right candidate will be flexible, action and results oriented, self-starting and have strong analytical skills. He or she must have a proven track record in taking ownership, driving results and moving with speed to implement ideas in a fast-paced environment. He or she should be entrepreneurial with the confidence to make independent, data-driven decisions. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to succeed at: planning and forecasting, and driving an online business. The candidate must be an effective communicator in working with some of Amazon s most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal colleagues and groups. Responsibilities This person will have responsibility for: Building selection: Identify selection gaps. Track brand s offline catalogue to ensure all relevant selection is present on Amazon. Demand generation: Responsible for demand generation. This includes working with other members on the category management team to create a marketing calendar based on vendors objectives Business Advice: Support participation of brand in Amazon programs Availability: Ensuring continuous availability of products Catalogue Quality on Amazon: Ensuring the best input from brand is updated for customer interface on Amazon Detail Pages through perfect Images, Product descriptions, etc. 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience Bachelors degree Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML Experience in process improvement Experience managing large amounts of data

Amazon.com strives to be Earths most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. The SBS Assistant Brand Manager will work on offering dedicated support to top-tiered brands to grow with Amazon by identifying and improving key customer inputs for growth such as content, marketing and stock availability among others. Apart from this, the SBS Assistant Brand Manager will also help brands leverage Amazon s tools and programs to improve on their business inputs. We are seeking creative, goal-oriented and highly entrepreneurial people to join our exciting and fast-paced team. About the Role: As a SBS Assistant Brand Manager, you will focus on delivering 5 core focus areas for the brand: Selection, demand generation, catalogue quality, business advice and availability. The person who joins the leadership team in this position must share our passion and commitment for serving our customers. This ideal candidate should have experience in forging and building brand relationships. Some understanding of planning product cycles and selling online is preferred. The right candidate will be flexible, action and results oriented, self-starting and have strong analytical skills. He or she must have a proven track record in taking ownership, driving results and moving with speed to implement ideas in a fast-paced environment. He should be entrepreneurial with the confidence to make independent, data-driven decisions. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to succeed at: planning and forecasting, and driving an online business. The candidate must be an effective communicator in working with some of Amazon s most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal colleagues and groups. Responsibilities This person will have responsibility for: Building selection: Identify selection gaps. Track brand s offline catalogue to ensure all relevant selection is present on Amazon. Demand generation: Responsible for demand generation. This includes working with other members on the category management team to create a marketing calendar based on vendors objectives Business Advice: Support participation of brand in Amazon programs Availability: Ensuring continuous availability of products Catalogue Quality on Amazon: Ensuring the best input from brand is updated for customer interface on Amazon Detail Pages through perfect Images, Product descriptions, etc. 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience Bachelors degree Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML Experience in process improvement Experience managing large amounts of data

As a Catalog Manager, you will play a pivotal role in executing e-commerce operations efficiently by managing product listings, catalog content, pricing, and promotional activities on various marketplaces. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong communication and leadership skills to ensure the accuracy and optimization of our product catalog across different platforms. Key Responsibilities: Marketplace Listing Management: - Handle product listings on marketplaces such as Amazon, Flipkart, Nykaa, and Shopify. - Ensure accurate and up-to-date product information, pricing, and descriptions. Catalog Optimization: - Manage product cataloguing, including A+ Content creation, to enhance product visibility and sales conversion. - Implement and maintain the Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy. Inventory Monitoring: - Monitor and manage inventory levels on various marketplaces. - Prepare and provide regular MIS reports related to inventory and sales performance. Marketplace Coordination: - Coordinate with marketplaces for deals, promotions, and issue resolution. - Collaborate with marketplace representatives to solve queries and address concerns. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field. - 2-3 years of experience in e-commerce operations and catalog management. - Proficiency in using e-commerce platforms and tools. - Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making. - Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for e-commerce and catalog management, we encourage you to apply! This job opening was posted long time back. It may not be active. Nor was it removed by the recruiter. Please use your discretion.