Category Planner

About A1 Bazaar

A1 Bazaar is an innovative value fashion and lifestyle brand in India, dedicated to offering stylish, affordable clothing and everyday essentials to families in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The brand's assortment includes apparel, beauty products, luggage, toys, accessories, and more, emphasizing quality and current trends at accessible prices. Their stores provide a lively, family-friendly environment combining excellent value with warmth and convenience. Originating in Eastern India, A1 Bazaar is expanding into promising towns and communities, aiming to transform shopping experiences for the mass market and emerging as a reliable value chain for the next billion consumers.

Role Overview

As a Category Planner based in Siliguri, you will play a pivotal role in strategizing and optimizing product categories to drive sales growth and profitability. This on-site, full-time position involves analyzing sales and customer insights, forecasting demand accurately, and shaping assortment and pricing tactics that align with A1 Bazaar’s market promise. Collaborating closely with buying, merchandising, and store operations teams, you will manage inventory effectively, ensure timely stock replenishment, and support promotional as well as seasonal campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and evaluate category performance to identify growth opportunities and risks.
• Create detailed reports and dashboards to support informed decision-making.
• Recommend strategies to enhance profit margins and accelerate stock turnover.
• Maintain a customer-oriented product mix tuned to local tastes and market trends.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for effective inventory management and campaign execution.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Proficient in category management practices, including assortment planning, pricing methods, and product lifecycle oversight.
• Experienced in demand forecasting and inventory control to optimize stock levels and reduce markdowns.
• Skilled in data analysis, report generation, and supporting decision-making through quantitative insights.
• Effective communicator capable of collaborating across teams and presenting complex information clearly.
• Experience in retail, fashion, or lifestyle sectors, particularly within value or mass-market environments, is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Economics, or closely related disciplines preferred.
• Competent in advanced Excel functionalities and familiar with ERP or merchandising software systems.
• High attention to detail, strong commercial insight, and adaptability to a dynamic, store-focused work setting.