E-commerce Category Manager

Company Description Virtual Ops LLP is a Product Data Management company that helps retailers, brand manufacturers, and distributors optimize their products on digital channels to drive growth and stay competitive in evolving e-commerce markets. The organization focuses on enhancing customer experience by supporting retailers through digital transformation in retail. A team of enthusiastic professionals combines technology, product expertise, and collaborative methods to deliver high-quality product data and consultative support. Virtual Ops LLP partners with clients to help them grow and succeed in e-commerce, with specialized experience in industries such as Consumer Electronics, Sports, Hobbies & Outdoors, and Apparel.

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Experience: 3–5 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially driven eCommerce Category Manager to support our US based Client’s Merchants in managing day-to-day merchandising activities and driving sales, profitability, inventory health, and category growth.

The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in at least 3 of these 5 areas:

• E-commerce
• Excel / Business Analytics
• Inventory & Pricing
• Vendor Management
• US Market / US Client ExperienceThe candidate should be analytical, observant, proactive, and capable of supporting the Merchant in driving sales and profits for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Merchant in day-to-day operations including pricing, promotions, back orders, ABS inquiries, vendor management, marketing submissions, and PO placement
• Assist with sales forecasting, budgeting, inventory planning, and product assortment
• Monitor sales, pricing, inventory, and business performance to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
• Support the management of vendors, product data, purchase orders, and promotional activities
• Analyse slow-moving and excess inventory and support initiatives to improve inventory movement
• Prepare reports and maintain key Sales, Marketing, Inventory, Brand, and Pricing metrics
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Logistics, Operations, and Inventory teams for smooth execution
• Support the Merchant in identifying business opportunities and implementing solutions to drive growth and profitability category

Additional Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in merchandising, e-commerce, buying, business operations, category management, or a related field
• Knowledge of core merchandising systems and processes is an advantage
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent English communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience working with US clients or US e-commerce/retail markets will be an added advantagePreferred Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in candidates coming from backgrounds such as:

Associate Buyer | Merchant Assistant | Merchandising Executive | E-commerce Executive | Category Executive | Category Analyst | Vendor Management Executive | E-commerce Operations Executive

Candidates with a combination of E-commerce + Excel/Analytics + Inventory/Pricing + Vendor Management + US Market exposure will be highly preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work closely with the Merchant and gain exposure to buying, merchandising, e-commerce, inventory, pricing, and business analytics
• Opportunity to work with US-market business operations
• Cross-functional exposure across Marketing, Sales, Finance, Logistics, and Operations
• Growth opportunity in the areas of Merchandising, Buying, Category Management, and E-commerce