Category Manager-Books

About Inventre:

Inventre is a platform built to transform the education ecosystem with value added services. Inventre provides the complete range of selection from bags, book and uniforms for more than 10,000 students growing to 100,000, stationary, shoes, along with services organizing sports competitions and leagues, fundraisers for scholarships, networking through alumni engagement events, incremental revenue generation opportunities to achieve organizational growth. The companys goal is to personalize, customize and reinvent brand specific inventory kits for K12 Schools. Inventre is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.

Role Summary:

We're seeking a Category Manager - Books to connect with customers, understand demand, and manage the procurement process from order placement to delivery. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects.

Key Result Areas:

• Customer Satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate delivery of books to customers.
• Procurement Efficiency by optimizing procurement processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Supplier Management by developing and maintaining the relationships with publication houses and publishers to ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing.

Task Assigned:

• Connect with customers to understand their book requirements and demand forecasts.
• Place orders with publication houses or publishers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Coordinate with publication houses, publishers, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth dispatch of orders to the warehouse.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure accurate receipt, storage, and dispatch of book supplies to customers.
• Analyze customer demand and sales trends to inform procurement decisions and optimize stock levels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with publication houses and publishers to ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

Candidate Profile Specifications:

Education: Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.

Experience: 2-5 years of experience in warehouse management, logistics, or inventory control.

Skillset:

• Proven experience in managing book procurement or related categories.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members, suppliers, and other departments.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM).
• Experience working in a publishing or education industry.
• Knowledge of book publishing and distribution processes.