Responsibilities:
- This role is critical in driving our category strategy, optimizing assortment, and maximizing sales and profitability.
- They are deeply involved in kick-starting the product development cycle and implementing initiatives that drive business growth
- Develop and implement assortment strategies to meet revenue growth, gross margin, and market positioning targets
- Ensure products are launched on time through closed collaboration with demand planning, product design, regional buying, product development and quality teams
- Own the key business matrix on merchandising and ensure reporting and analytics translates into actionable insights to drive business, as well as flag risks, making sure we have the most attractive mix of products
Requirements:
- At least 3 years of category management experience, preferably with a strong familiarity of the buying process as well.
- Experience in defining category strategies, whilst still maintaining hands-on approach to working with stakeholders. Furniture industry knowledge is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Ability to work independently in a highly ambiguous, dynamic growth environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
