Company Overview

Reliance Retail is India's largest, fastest growing and most profitable retailer with a diversified omni-channel presence via integrated store concepts, digital and new commerce platforms. Founded in 2006, Reliance Retail serves a loyal customer base of more than 193 million across the country, providing outstanding value propositions, superior quality products, and an unmatched shopping experience through its extensive retail network and digital commerce platforms. More information can be found at www.relianceretail.com.

This opportunity is with METRO Cash & Carry, a unit of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd., is India's leading wholesale company, with food and non-food assortments, and specializes in serving the needs of Traders, Kiranas; Hotels, Restaurants, and Caterers (HoReCa); Services, Companies, Offices (SCO) and as well as independent businesses. METRO India started operations in India in 2003 and was the first company to introduce cash-and-carry business format in India. Currently, METRO India operates large format stores under the brand 'METRO Wholesale' across the country.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Category Manager - FMCG Food to join our dynamic team at Reliance Retail. This is a mid-level, full-time position based in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of product categories to drive sales growth and profitability.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in market analysis to understand consumer needs and market trends.
• Strong product development skills for creating and managing product portfolios.
• Expertise in supply chain management to ensure efficient product availability and distribution.
• Effective supplier management skills to maintain strong relationships with suppliers. (Mandatory skill)
• Aptitude in promotional planning to develop and execute promotional strategies. (Mandatory skill)
• Advanced negotiation skills to secure the best terms and conditions with suppliers. (Mandatory skill)
• Analytical abilities to evaluate category performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to meet business goals and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Identify and source new products to expand the product portfolio and meet market demand.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional plans and campaigns.
• Monitor and analyze category performance to optimize product assortment and pricing.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Stay updated with industry trends and competitor activities to inform category strategies.