Category Head

Category Head - Festivals and Seasonal Non-Food

Location: Dubai, UAEEmployment Type: Full-timeFunction: E-commerce and Quick CommerceAbout The RoleWe are looking for an experienced Category Head to manage festivals and seasonal non-food categories across e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms.The role will focus on Indian festive occasions such as Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan and Ganesh Chaturthi.

The candidate will be responsible for category growth, product assortment, pricing, inventory planning and profitability, ensuring products are available at the right time to meet seasonal demand.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop category strategies for Indian festivals and seasonal non-food products across online platforms.Identify relevant products and manage SKU selection based on consumer demand, market trends and sales performance.Plan seasonal buying and inventory requirements by working backwards from festival dates.Manage category revenue, pricing, margins and overall profitability.Improve product visibility, assortment and sales performance across e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms.Forecast demand and maintain optimum inventory levels while minimising excess and ageing stock.Analyse sales data, sell-through rates, margins and promotional performance to identify growth opportunities.Coordinate with sourcing, procurement, supply chain, marketing and platform teams to ensure timely product launches.Monitor competitor activity, consumer preferences and emerging trends to expand category offerings. Skills And ExperienceExperience in category management, buying or merchandising within e-commerce or quick commerce.Understanding of Indian festivals and seasonal non-food products.Experience in assortment planning, SKU management, pricing and category profitability.Strong knowledge of sales forecasting, inventory planning and seasonal demand management.Ability to analyse category performance and make data-driven business decisions.Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and stakeholder management abilities. Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing online product categories and seasonal sales cycles. They should understand Indian festive buying patterns and be able to build relevant product assortments that drive sales, improve margins and support profitable growth across e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms.