silki kedia
@silkikedia
Results-focused Associate Category Manager driving revenue growth through buying, inventory optimization, and vendor strategy.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Associate Category Manager focused on buying strategy, inventory optimization, and vendor relations—built across e-commerce leaders like Tata Cliq, Myntra, and AJIO. I support category planning through monthly brand and CX strategy execution, and I partner cross-functionally to translate insights into action before key festive periods.
In my roles, I’ve driven measurable growth and stronger assortment quality: I managed MyntraForward across multiple categories and delivered a threefold increase in business growth, while at AJIO I handled BigBoldSale and achieved a 100Cr+ target. I also improved inventory performance with an 85% reduction in deadstock, lowered Non-Live Inventory by 15%, reduced non-live levels to under 10% for footwear, and boosted slow-moving styles from 5% to 25% through targeted product tagging, category mapping, promotions, and discounting. I bring a negotiation-first mindset—aligning profitability goals with smart vendor discounting and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assoc. Category Manager
Tata Cliq
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Supported category planning by aiding execution of monthly brand and CX strategies across internal teams. Created trend decks for ethnic wear attributes and used funnel metrics to flag drop-offs and improve conversion levers.
Managed Myntra Forward across multiple categories, collaborating on growth strategy and brand positioning. Oversaw inventory and intake planning aligned to RTV and DOH targets, and enhanced brand visibility through campaign planning and onboarding new brands.
Buyer
AJIO
Jul 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 6 months)
Spearheaded buying strategy for the footwear category across 30+ brands, generating over ₹200 crore in revenue annually. Drove assortment and inventory improvements, including reducing deadstock and non-live inventory, and managing replenishment for OR and SOR brands.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pearl Academy
Buyer, Fashion Business (Marketing and Merchandising)
2019 - 2021
Completed a Buyer program in Fashion Business with a focus on Marketing and Merchandising from 2019 to 2021.
Shri Shikshayatan
B.Com. (Hons.), Accounting and Finance
2016 - 2019
Earned a B.Com. (Hons.) in Accounting and Finance from 2016 to 2019.
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