Company: Supertails
Location: Banglore
Experience: 1–3 years
Designation: Assistant Category Manager
Reports To: Category Manager – Pet Food
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Track category performance (sales, margin, inventory health, market share) and translate insights into action. Categories covered will be dog food, cat food and pet lifestyle.
- Support assortment planning — new product launches, expansion, and delisting decisions based on sell-through and demand trends
- Manage day-to-day vendor and brand relationships, including negotiating pricing, trade terms, and promotional support
- Own and operationalise merchandising and retention growth activations such as campaigns and promotions from calendar-based SOPs. Plan and execute pricing and promotional calendars in collaboration with the marketing team.
- Coordinate with supply chain and operations teams to maintain healthy inventory levels and minimize stockouts/overstocking.
- Work with catalog and content teams to ensure product listings are accurate, well-merchandised, and optimized for conversion
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends in the pet food space
- Prepare regular performance reports and business reviews for internal stakeholders and vendor partners
- Drive category monetization through brand partnerships, sponsored placements, and retail media/ad opportunities
What We're Looking For
- 1–3 years of experience in category management, e-commerce operations, or a related commercial role
- Strong data skills to take decisions — pro with Excel/GSheets;
- Strong communication and negotiation skills for vendors and internal stakeholders
- Organized, able to manage multiple SKUs, vendors, and timelines simultaneously
- Dog Pet Parent or Cat Pet Parent
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent is a plus but not mandatory
- Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude for day-to-day work (reporting, analysis, content, etc.) is a plus
What Success Looks Like
- Growth in revenue and margins in your categories in-line with the platform or greater than the platform
- Strong vendor relationships leading to growth and efficiency outcomes