*about the role*
join our dynamic team as an assortment operations manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping product selection strategies. You'll drive category expansion, develop the first assortment management methodology for grocery and retail, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, relevance, and a seamless shopping experience. Your work will have a direct impact on selection strategy, operational efficiency, and business growth.
*what you'll do*
- develop data-driven insights: build and maintain dashboards to track category performance, assortment depth, and sales trends, enabling data-backed decision-making.
- design and implement assortment frameworks: create methodologies to define minimum viable assortments per category, helping catalog and commercial teams prioritize and optimize selection.
- collaborate across teams: work closely with merchandising, catalog, and commercial teams to ensure alignment on assortment strategies and seamless execution.
- optimize time-to-market: streamline product creation and listing processes to accelerate the introduction of essential and trending products.
- drive strategic category growth: analyze sales performance and market trends to identify opportunities for expansion and improved product availability.
- lead end-to-end projects: develop scalable assortment methodologies that enhance operational efficiency and improve cross-team collaboration.
- plan for seasonality and trends: anticipate and execute assortment plans that align with evolving customer preferences and seasonal demand.
*what you'll need*
- 3-5 years of experience in category management, merchandising, operations, or strategy.
- strong analytical skills, including proficiency in sql, excel, and data visualization tools.
- experience leading data-driven projects and optimizing operational processes.
- bachelor's degree in business, data analytics, or a related field.
- deep understanding of retail/e-commerce assortment optimization and category management principles.
- cross-functional collaboration experience to align strategies and implement solutions effectively.
- excellent project management skills, with the ability to drive multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- ability to translate data into actionable strategies and drive business impact.
- proven problem-solving skills, with a track record of developing creative solutions for complex challenges.
- exceptional stakeholder management and collaboration skills, building trust-based relationships across teams.
- strong business judgment and critical thinking, using data to inform quick, strategic decisions.