Category Management Specialist

  • Full-time

Company Description

Homzmart is an end to end community that connects home professionals with homeowners who can browse home designs, furniture, accessories and products and also can find reviews, referring professionals, take advice from professionals and read articles about home improvement.

Job Description

  • Analysing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category

  • Creating and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category

  • Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products

  • Overseeing a team of analysts and other support staff

  • Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services

  • Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across channels

  • Placing appropriate orders to ensure product availability meets demand

  • Collaborating with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories

  • Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams.

  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., buyers, engineers, finance) to align purchasing activities with business goals.

  • Communicate category insights and recommendations to senior management.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date category documentation and reports.

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of procurement best practices and ethical sourcing principles.
  • Ability to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data
  • An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends
  • Good understanding of numeracy