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Assistant Category Manager (Dairy Products)

PAN IndiaFull-timePosted 2 days ago

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Oversee performance metrics across the complete dairy product range, spanning milk, butter, ghee, cheese, paneer, curd, and milk powder
Partner with teams on catalog strategy, vendor relationships, procurement decisions, and commercial planning
Monitor and maintain optimal product freshness standards alongside competitive market pricing
Drive fulfillment excellence and on-time delivery across all dairy SKUs
Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives to lower waste and boost profitability
Build and nurture vendor partnerships with Kirana stores, HoReCa establishments, and institutional buyers

Practical experience with dairy products and understanding of dairy supply chain operations
Prior work in dairy, FMCG, or food trade environments
Proven ability to negotiate terms with vendors and manage commercial relationships
Comfort operating in fast-moving, freshness-sensitive categories where speed and quality matter equally
Strong analytical skills to track category health and spot improvement opportunities
Collaborative approach to working across procurement, logistics, and commercial teams

A methodical mindset for balancing growth targets with inventory freshness requirements
Commercial acumen to structure deals that benefit both vendor partners and the business
Operational discipline to execute consistently in a time-sensitive category