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The Category Head – Glass will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, growth, and profitability of the glass category across India. This role owns the end-to-end performance of the category, including P&L, supplier and buyer ecosystem development, customer management, and cross-functional execution. The incumbent will work closely with Product, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to scale the glass recycling business sustainably and profitably.Roles And ResponsibilitiesCreating and developing a long-term plan and strategy for the development of the category and executing them with precision.Develop strong working relationships with Buyer & Seller teams.P&L owner for the group of Category managed.Customer management: Building, Nurturing & Managing key customer relationships and developing business relationship value with Customers.Strong in analytics, data-driven experimentation, and problem-solving.Assertive with a collaborative attitude and experience in managing a team of mid to senior-level people.Experience and knowledge of assortment in multiple geographies is an added advantage.Category Analytics: Proficient in analytics to identify growth areas and execute.Discovering profitable suppliers & buyers and initiating business and organization partnerships.Work closely with Product, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to deliver top-line,bottom-line, and customer experience KRAsPreferred Candidate ProfileExpertise in category management.In-depth knowledge of marketing and sales operations and processes.Analytical and critical thinker.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillWork Experience8+ years of work experience & Deep industry knowledge of B2B Industries.Astute business sense and analytical ability with great articulation skills.Prior operations and project/vendor-management experienceKnowledge/ SkillsHigh level of ownership, willingness to set up things from scratch, high emotional intelligence.Superior research skills and resourcefulness to draw logical conclusions with often limited information.Knowledge/work experience in plastic, and paper recycling.Excellent planning skills, analytical ability, and lateral thinking abilityDemonstrated ability to lead teams and work in high-pressure situations.Excellent communication & Good people management skills.Addressing market needs and challenges.Supply Chain processes.Scaling operations to PAN India