Associate – Category Management (Sports)

About the role

The Associate – Category Management will support the Sports Business Unit at Myntra, driving growth, market share and brand partnership excellence. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external brand partners to ensure the Sports category is well‑represented and profitable.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels, manage OTB and plan timely RTVs based on Days on Hand (DOH) targets.
• Develop season‑level buy and assortment plans using past performance and revenue targets.
• Analyse style‑level metrics such as ROS, sell‑through, RPI and RGM to optimise the portfolio.
• Plan and execute category visibility initiatives, including banner placements and promotional requests.
• Identify product gaps, onboard new brands or categories, and negotiate pricing and discounts.
• Collaborate with demand‑shaping teams to align supply with market demand.
• Serve as the primary communication bridge between brands and internal teams.
• Maintain operational excellence across merchandising operations, inbound planning, cataloguing and discount monitoring.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline).

Required skills