Associate – Category Services – Inventory Ops
Myntra
About the role
Myntra is one of India’s premier fashion and lifestyle e‑commerce platforms, serving millions of customers across the country. Backed by technology, analytics and a robust logistics network, the company curates a vast catalogue of apparel, accessories, beauty and home products. Its mission is to make fashion accessible and enjoyable, while constantly innovating in areas such as AI‑driven recommendations, supply‑chain optimisation and omnichannel experiences.
Working at Myntra means being part of a fast‑moving, data‑centric environment where cross‑functional collaboration is the norm and every employee contributes to shaping the future of online shopping.
The role of Associate – Category Services – Inventory Ops is positioned within the Category Services vertical, focusing on the health of inventory across the platform. The associate will own the end‑to‑end process of identifying, monitoring and clearing unproductive inventory, ensuring that stock levels are optimised and that sellers receive timely support. This position is ideal for fresh graduates or candidates with up to three years of experience who enjoy working with data, coordinating with multiple stakeholders and solving operational bottlenecks.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily check‑ins with Business, Category, Operations and Warehouse teams to track inventory clearance initiatives.
- Maintain a real‑time dashboard of inventory metrics, highlighting deviations and progress.
- Act as the primary troubleshooter for execution roadblocks, liaising with Technology and other functional teams.
- Perform root‑cause analysis on unproductive inventory and propose corrective actions.
- Prepare and present regular operational reports and visual dashboards for senior leadership.
- Use advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) to clean, merge and analyse large data sets.
- Coordinate vendor‑related queries and ensure timely resolution of seller issues.
- Document standard operating procedures and continuously improve the inventory clearance workflow.
- Support ad‑hoc analytical projects that drive process efficiency.
- Participate in cross‑functional meetings to align on inventory strategy and execution.
Tech Stack & Tools: Microsoft Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, Google Sheets, basic SQL (optional), internal inventory management systems, and data visualisation tools.
Growth Path: Successful associates can progress to Senior Analyst, Operations Manager, or Category Lead roles, gaining exposure to supply‑chain strategy, product analytics and stakeholder leadership.
Why Join Myntra? The company offers a vibrant culture that rewards data‑driven thinking, provides ample learning opportunities through internal training programs, and encourages ownership from day one. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and the chance to impact a high‑visibility business function within a leading e‑commerce brand.
Eligibility & process
Who can apply
Any graduate degree (B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com, BA, etc.) from a recognized university. No specific branch restriction. Minimum aggregate of 60% (or CGPA 6.0/10) is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates graduating in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible. No active backlogs at the time of application.
Skills & stack
Selection process
- Round 1: Online assessment (Excel & logical reasoning)
- Round 2: Technical interview (operations analytics, case studies)
- Round 3: HR interview (fit, motivation, cultural alignment)
Prep kit
20 resourcesStudy material 4
Company-specific guides 4
Likely coding questions 4
Round-wise strategy 4
Technical questions 5
What is the difference between WHERE and HAVING clauses in SQL? Answer
Explain SQL Window functions: ROW_NUMBER(), RANK(), and DENSE_RANK(). Answer
How do you handle NULL and missing values during data cleaning in Python/Pandas? Answer
What is the difference between Star Schema and Snowflake Schema in Data Warehousing? Answer
How do you calculate MoM (Month-over-Month) growth in SQL? Answer
Behavioural & HR questions 3
Highlight Myntra's market reputation, recent tech innovations, and how your skills in Microsoft Excel directly solve their team's objectives.
Use the STAR method: Situation (project context), Task (what needed solving), Action (specific tools/logic applied), Result (quantifiable positive outcome).
Explain your prioritization strategy, proactive communication with mentors/peers, and agile mindset.