Category Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Combo Kit Development (Ideation to Execution for e-com, retail & D2C)

• Experiential PR Kits (Concept to Delivery with gimmicky mechanisms)

• D2C Merchandise Launch (Ideation, sourcing, online drops)

• GWP Merchandise Planning & Execution (Pouches, slings, handbags, trousseaus)

• End-to-End Sourcing & Procurement (Uniforms, HR Kits, Collaterals, VM, etc)

• Material Knowledge (Fabric, Paper, Board, Lamination, extra Effects, Print Production)

• Retail Marketing Campaigns & POSM Rollout (Pan-India reach)

• Vendor Management, Budgeting, Cost Negotiation

• Market Visits, Trend Mapping, Post-Project Audits

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of procurement experience, preferably in cosmetics, skincare, or FMCG industries.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Zoho) and MS Office tools.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of sustainability, ethical sourcing, and quality control practices.

Preferred:

• Awareness of cosmetic regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, EU Cosmetics Regulation, etc.).
• Passion for the Retail/beauty/skincare industry.