Job Description

For Distacart - Category Executive - Food About Distacart Distacart is a global e-commerce platform which helps sellers list authentic Indian products for sale all over the world. Location: Hyderabad Timings: 10AM to 7PM Job type: Full Time Job description: We are looking for an outstanding and entrepreneurial to lead one of the fastest growing and strategically important food categories at Distacart. You will be responsible for revenue of the business and will define its vision, strategic roadmap, and features - selection, pricing, and experience. You will be responsible for cross-functional development activities, projects and process improvements aimed at improving the customer experience. In this role, you will closely work with the strategic vendors, sellers and stakeholders across different teams and the marketing team. In this role, you will lead food categories end to end - owning the lead to launch cycle for new products/brands under Private Brands along with driving inputs to achieve the desired scale for the category on both Topline and Bottomline. Summary: This position is responsible for the purchasing, pricing, and oversight of all Food products. Responsibilities include overseeing costs, pricing, and margins, tracking sales trends, competitive analysis, and the selection, pricing, and procurement of product for special orders and sales events. Job Duties: Establish vendor relationships and purchasing agreements that support the company\'s service and financial objectives. Identify the new vendors and on board them as per Company standards. Negotiates price for assigned food categories and conducts cost analysis to make recommendations through the approved process. Responsible for sourcing and analysing external market reports and understand the price trends as well as their impact on product costs. Manages and resolves product supply issues within the supply chain. Maintains positive relationships with all vendors. Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on market conditions for assigned food categories. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned. Requirements: 3+ years on Category experience in Ecommerce industry (ideally in Food) Excellent vendor relationship skills Proven negotiation skills Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic business initiatives Excellent verbal and written communication skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet applications. Skills: procurement,purchase,onboarding

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