Category Head (Food / Staples / FMCG) || B2B / B2C || 7-15 years || CTC upto 65 lakhs

The Category Head will own the end-to-end P&L of the assigned FMCG/Food category, driving growth through assortment planning, sourcing, pricing, demand forecasting, and cross-functional execution across sales, supply chain, marketing, and finance.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & P&L Ownership

• Define and execute category growth strategy aligned with overall business objectives
• Own category P&L, margins, inventory turns, and working capital
• Identify white spaces, new product opportunities, and category expansion

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Lead sourcing strategy including vendor identification, negotiations, and contracting
• Build strong relationships with manufacturers, brands, and suppliers
• Ensure optimal cost structures while maintaining quality and compliance

Assortment Planning & Pricing

• Curate the right product mix based on consumer demand, regional preferences, and channel needs
• Drive pricing strategy, promotions, and margin optimization
• Monitor competition and market trends to adjust assortment and pricing

10+ years of category/ commercial leadership experience in Quick Commerce, E-commerce, FMCG, Retail, or B2B distribution.