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Category Specialist

Tata Consultancy Services

2 - 5 years

Chennai

Posted: 28/12/2025

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Job Description

TCS is Hiring - Merchandising Category Specialists

Location: Chennai

Qualification: Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3) is mandatory.


What Were Looking For:

  • Strong retail KPI acumen with expertise in Planning and Allocation
  • Creative eye with ability to partner closely with Design teams
  • Passion for the retail industry and innovation-driven mindset
  • Experience managing and developing direct reports
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills using digital tools


Key Responsibilities:

  1. Category Merchandising Execution Support merchandise plans, seasonal range planning, assortment optimization, and visual merchandising alignment.
  2. Buyer Assistance Operational support for Buyers and Category Managers, including product setup, vendor onboarding, and maintaining assortment plans.
  3. Inventory & Assortment Management Monitor stock levels, sell-through rates, and suggest reorders or markdowns.
  4. Analytics & Reporting Generate performance reports and provide actionable insights.
  5. Cross-functional Collaboration Work with planning, marketing, e-commerce, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution.

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