Assistant Category Manager - E Commerce

1. Procurement and Curation:

Source merchandise from suppliers while considering industry trends, competitor

activities, and customer preferences to ensure alignment with brand aesthetics

and current market demands

Curate product selections that reflect the latest trends and resonate with target

demographics, maintaining a diverse and appealing inventory assortment.

2. Supplier Coordination:

Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of

merchandise, prioritizing products that align with current trends and aesthetic

preferences

Foster positive relationships with key vendors to facilitate smooth procurement

processes and negotiate favourable terms

3. Aesthetic Considerations:

Collaborate with design and marketing teams to ensure that merchandise aligns

with brand aesthetics and enhances overall visual appeal

Contribute creative ideas for product displays and presentation to elevate the

customer shopping experience

4. Visual Merchandising on Website:

Optimize product placement, imagery, and presentation to create visually

engaging online displays that enhance the customer browsing and shopping

experience

5. Trend Analysis and Forecasting:

Stay updated on industry trends, consumer behaviour, and emerging market

dynamics to anticipate future demand and guide procurement decisions

Conduct trend forecasting and analysis to identify upcoming trends and

opportunities for product innovation or line extensions

6. Inventory Management:

Utilize data analysis to optimize stock levels and prevent overstock or stockouts,

with a focus on maintaining a curated selection of on-trend merchandise

Generate reports on inventory turnover and aging to support inventory

management strategies

7. Pricing Support:

Assist in price analysis and contribute to the development of pricing strategies

that reflect the value proposition of curated merchandise and remain competitive

in the market

Monitor competitor pricing and recommend adjustments as needed to maximize

profitability while staying true to brand aesthetics and trends

8. Data and Reporting:

Input and maintain accurate product information in the system to support

effective inventory management and reporting

Generate regular reports on product performance, sales trends, and inventory

status, with a focus on identifying insights related to aesthetic preferences and

emerging trends

9. Data Analysis and Insights:

Conduct data analysis to extract insights into consumer behaviour, product

performance, and market trends, informing future procurement decisions and

merchandising strategies

Provide data-driven recommendations to support decision-making processes and

drive continuous improvement in merchandise offerings and presentation