Sr. Category Manager, Private Brands

Do you have a passion for products? Do you want to be part of scaling a fast-growing business? Do you have proven analytical capabilities, exceptional communication, Sourcing & Project management skills, and the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment? If yes, you should consider Amazon Private Brands.
The IN Private Brands team is looking for a customer-obsessed Category Manager to help drive one of the most exciting growth engines for Private Brands at Amazon.in. In this role, you will lead multiple categories end to end - owning the lead to launch cycle for new products/brands under Private Brands along with driving inputs to achieve the desired scale for the category on both Topline and Bottomline .
- Creating a data-driven long-term product and category roadmap for multiple categories under Private Brands Program
- Identifying new product development opportunities to launch products under existing and new brands
- Developing and bringing to market new products.
- Coordinating product development with vendors, cost negotiations, product packaging etc
- Managing an existing business which is growing exponentially.
- Driving various input metrics to drive business growth
- Designing and implementing new processes to help scale our business.
- Strong leadership traits to inspire & lead a team in a hands-on manner.
The ideal candidate should be passionate about products, excel in both strategic thinking and tactical execution, as responsibilities range from launching new products/brands to enabling growth of existing portfolio. The candidate should also feel comfortable dealing with ambiguity and working in a very entrepreneurial environment.
Traits of success:
Thrive in ambiguous work environments
Be a smart, hard-working and creative person who loves products, loves solving difficult problems and "getting it done."
Be comfortable collaborating and influencing internal and external stakeholders
Be responsible for building and executing on new initiatives and roadmaps each year.
The person who joins this team in this position must share our passion and commitment for serving our customers. This ideal candidate should have experience in forging and building stakeholder relationships. Some understanding of planning product cycles and selling online is preferred. The right candidate will be flexible, action and results oriented, self-starting and have strong analytical skills. They must have a proven track record in taking ownership, driving results and moving with speed to implement ideas in a fast-paced environment. They should have strong leadership skills, be entrepreneurial with the confidence to make independent, data-driven decisions.
Key job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be the business owner, with responsibility for signing the right mix of selection in partnership with sellers, adding unique selection, driving conversion, relevant promotion constructs while delivering the right inputs for superior Cx. They must be an effective leader and communicator working with our most important partners, as well as with internal colleagues and groups. They will have strong business judgment with a track record of strong ownership values and relationship management skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a new business challenge.
- 3+ years of team management experience
- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion or inventory management
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Experience at a senior level in the fashion industry ideally in an e-commerce, retail, key account management or consulting role
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams