Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Category Associate to join our Hyperpure team. This role is essential for managing and optimizing product categories through thorough analysis and coordination with vendors, ensuring the availability of high-quality ingredients, and enhancing overall supply chain efficiency
.
Key Responsibiliti
- es
Demand & Supply Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of demand, supply, and seasonality trends across various product categories. Use insights to enhance product availability and plan more effective - ly.Inventory Management: Engage in active inventory management to ensure consistent stock availability. Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and adjust supply plans as need
- ed.Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with 30-50 vendor partners to guarantee timely delivery of products. Maintain strong relationships to ensure effective communication and issue resoluti
- on.Market Insights: Partner with vendors to gain insights into market trends and seasonal factors, applying this knowledge to improve planning and decision-maki
- ng.Inventory Monitoring: Oversee inventory movement through vendor depots to ensure timely arrival at our warehouses. Track and manage the logistics to prevent stockouts or overstock situatio
- ns.Payment & Order Coordination: Coordinate with Payment Operations to address and resolve issues related to purchase orders, invoices, and Goods Receipt Notes (GRN
- s).Supply Chain Resolution: Work closely with Supply Chain Management to resolve any issues that arise during the inbound process, ensuring smooth and efficient operatio
ns.
Preferred Candidate Prof
ile:
Experi
ence:2-3 years of experience in supply chain management, category management, or a similar role, preferably within the food indu
stry.
S
- kills:Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and t
- rends.Excellent organizational and multitasking abil
- ities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerP
- oint).Experience with Supply Chain Management systems and inventory management
- tools.Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact and negotiate with vendors and internal
- teams.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address and resolve issues effici
ently.
