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Zulqadar Kagzi

Zulqadar Kagzi

Category Manager | Vendor & Marketplace Operations
Surat

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Category and Vendor Management professional with over 13 years of experience in e-commerce and marketplace operations. Expertise in vendor onboarding, category expansion, pricing strategy, and assortment planning within the fashion and lifestyle sectors. Proven track record of driving sales growth, optimizing margins, and executing effective go-to-market (GTM) strategies in both D2C and marketplace environments. Strong analytical mindset complemented by hands-on experience in market analysis, performance tracking, and data-driven decision-making facilitates effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve scalable business growth and operational success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Brand Sourcing Manager

Lotus I Mall
01.2024 - Current

• Own end-to-end category sourcing, vendor onboarding, and assortment planning for a Manufacturer-to-Consumer (M2C) marketplace.
• Drive pricing strategy, margin optimization, and product positioning aligned with TP (Transfer Price) model.
• Identify and onboard strategic brands/vendors to expand category depth and improve selection.
• Collaborate with marketing, logistics, and tech teams to execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies and ensure successful product launches.
• Analyze category performance, customer demand, and market trends to optimize sales and inventory planning.
• Ensure catalog accuracy, product content quality, and seamless vendor integration across multiple categories.

Key Account Manager

Walmart Vriddhi
03.2021 - 10.2023

• Managed vendor onboarding, category sourcing, and catalog operations to drive marketplace growth.
• Negotiated pricing and monitored GM% to improve profitability and competitive positioning.
• Developed and executed discounting and promotional strategies to increase sales performance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (logistics, warehouse, marketing) to ensure stock availability and issue resolution.
• Analyzed sales trends, vendor performance, and market insights to support category expansion decisions.

Assistant Manager – Key Accounts

Wemore
11.2019 - 02.2021

• Managed key vendor accounts, driving onboarding, procurement, and relationship management.
• Ensured smooth order lifecycle including compliance, purchase orders, and delivery timelines.
• Monitored vendor performance, stock flow, and SLA adherence to improve operational efficiency.
• Led return-to-vendor (RTV) and reconciliation processes to minimize losses and improve inventory control.

Senior Officer – Category Operations

Myntra Jabong India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 11.2019
  • • Managed category operations including product listing, pricing, and promotional execution.
    • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of category campaigns and launches.
    • Monitored vendor performance, negotiated commercial terms, and ensured SLA compliance.
    • Supported category growth through assortment planning and marketplace optimization initiatives.

Supply Chain Executive

HomeShop18
02.2011 - 10.2014

• Coordinated end-to-end supply chain operations including order processing, logistics, and vendor communication.
• Managed purchase orders, inventory tracking, and supplier coordination to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Supported warehouse and logistics teams in maintaining operational efficiency and delivery timelines.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Assam Down Town University
Pune, India
01.2014

B.Com - Accounting And Commerce

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Tamil Nadu
04.2001 -

Skills

Category Management

Vendor Onboarding & Management

Strategic Sourcing

Pricing Strategy & Margin Optimization

Assortment Planning

Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy

Marketplace Operations (D2C / E-commerce)

Sales Growth & Revenue Optimization

Data Analysis & Market Insights

Vendor Negotiation & Commercials

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

Catalog Management & Product Listing

Cross-functional Collaboration

Business Development

Stakeholder Management

Accomplishments

• Led vendor migration (J2M Project) improving operational efficiency
• Implemented “2 PO-2 Pickup” model reducing TAT to 24 hours
• Contributed to ~30% increase in brand onboarding and category expansion

Additional Information

Open to relocation and cross-border marketplace roles

Certification

Business Analyst Certification – Simplilearn (IBM)

Timeline

Business Analyst Certification – Simplilearn (IBM)

02-2025

Brand Sourcing Manager

Lotus I Mall
01.2024 - Current

Key Account Manager

Walmart Vriddhi
03.2021 - 10.2023

Assistant Manager – Key Accounts

Wemore
11.2019 - 02.2021

Senior Officer – Category Operations

Myntra Jabong India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 11.2019

Supply Chain Executive

HomeShop18
02.2011 - 10.2014

B.Com - Accounting And Commerce

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
04.2001 -

MBA - Marketing

Assam Down Town University
Zulqadar KagziCategory Manager | Vendor & Marketplace Operations