Category Head – Eyewear

Category Head Eyewear

Location: Delhi

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About the Organisation

BHPCs Eyewear vertical is positioned as a fast-growth lifestyle and fashion accessory category with strong repeat demand and multi-channel potential.

The Role

We are hiring a Category Head Eyewear to lead the category as a complete business unit.

You will own strategy, sourcing, planning, pricing, and retail performance with clear accountability for growth and profitability.

Scope & Responsibilities

Business Ownership

Own category P&L including sales, margin, stock turns, and inventory risk

Deliver seasonal and annual growth targets

Drive profitability through clean planning and cost structures

Category Direction & Assortment Strategy

Define fashion vs core mix, sunglasses vs optical splits

Develop product architecture across materials, shapes, and price bands

Create differentiated assortments by format and region

Demand Planning & Inventory Discipline

Approve buys and intake schedules

Forecast demand using store productivity and sell-through history

Manage replenishment, transfers, and liquidation cycles

Maintain healthy cover and minimize ageing

Sourcing & Vendor Ecosystem

Select and manage suppliers

Negotiate costing, tooling, MOQs, and quality

Ensure design innovation and compliance standards

Channel & Commercial Execution

Drive placement and visibility strategy in stores

Lead launch calendars and campaign tie-ins

Improve door productivity and conversion

Partner with VM/Marketing for premium storytelling

Team Leadership

Build and lead category merchandising team

Set performance KPIs and review cadence

Experience & Qualification

1218+ years in eyewear/accessories retail

Strong sourcing and category strategy exposure

Proven P&L management experience

What You Will Get

End-to-end category authority

Ability to scale a high-growth vertical

Strategic seat at the table

• Email to recruitment@bhpcworld.com