Key Responsibilities:
- Sales & Profit Growth: Drive year-over-year growth in sales and net profit through strategic planning and execution.
- Catalogue Management: Expand and optimize product selection to enhance visibility and sales.
- Marketing Optimization: Ensure budget efficiency by allocating marketing spend to high-impact channels.
- Inventory Management: Maintain optimal stock levels to prevent shortages and overstock situations.
- Pricing Strategy: Implement dynamic pricing models to stay competitive and maximize profitability.
Current Projects:
- Comparison Tool: Developing a tool to analyze and benchmark product differences, features, and pricing.
- Content Automation: Streamlining content creation and management through automation.
- Automated Pricing Comparison: Implementing a system for real-time competitor price monitoring and adjustments.
Responsibilities handled as an E-commerce and Category Manager:
Product Selection & Merchandising
- Identified and onboarded high-potential products to enhance category performance.
- Ensured proper product categorization, listing hygiene, and A+ content optimization for better discoverability.
Marketing and Promotions.
- Developed and executed category-specific promotions, discounts, and marketing campaigns to drive sales.
- Managed Deal of the Day (DOTD), ART, coupons, and other promotional strategies to boost conversions.
- Oversaw brand store management and supported sponsored product (SP) and sponsored brand (SB) ad campaigns.
Pricing and Profitability Management.
- Conducted competitive pricing analysis to optimize pricing strategies and profit margins.
- Managed dynamic pricing models and vendor negotiations to ensure competitive positioning.
Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
- Monitored stock levels, and collaborated with warehouse and logistics teams for smooth operations.
- Managed inbound shipments and Fulfillment Center registrations based on RIS performance.
Vendor and Supplier Management
- Established and maintained strong vendor relationships, negotiating pricing and terms to ensure profitability.
- Collaborated with vendors to analyze competitor pricing trends, and adjust accordingly.
SEO and Content Management
- Optimized product listings using Amazon Pi to improve search rankings and conversions.
- Implemented content automation tools for efficient product descriptions and updates.
Financial & Reimbursement Management
- Prepared and managed monthly return reports, commission reports, expense reports, and reimbursement claims (including Switcheroo orders).
Cross-Platform Coordination and Account Health.
- Worked with online account managers to handle escalations, brand selection, and year-over-year growth discussions.
- Monitored account health, customer feedback, and negative reviews to ensure compliance and reputation management.
Reporting and Data Analysis
- Developed MIS reports for QTQ performance tracking and insights-driven decision-making.
- Created tools for automated pricing comparison and competitor benchmarking.