Dry Category Lead
Core
Drive performance and growth of assigned categories (daily essentials, groceries, FMCG) by leading a team, executing strategies, and optimizing assortment.
Role type
Senior Category Lead
Builds
Category strategies, product assortments, and operational efficiency for instant commerce platform
Domain
Retail / Instant Commerce / FMCG
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, strategic planning, market analysis, team leadership, P&L responsibility, budget management, supply chain principles, data interpretation
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, innovation, process improvement
Technologies
Performance metrics tools, KPI dashboards
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies, lead and mentor a high-performing team, analyze market trends and competitive landscape, manage category performance metrics and inventory levels, collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee budget allocation, build relationships with vendors and partners, drive innovation and process improvements, prepare reports for senior leadership