Category Manager/Product Launch

Job Description

Put people at the heart of everything you do.

At the Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

All about the role -

Category Manager & Product Development in Charge of Food Preparation and Food Preservation sourced from India.

What you'll do"-

Category Management and Product Launch (India Sourced)

Initiate new product development together with R&D, Marketing and Design based on the category innovation territories

Develop and own the product category strategic plan as part of the overall product line strategic plan

Own and define the product category Generation Plan based on consumer insights, business needs, market development and brand attributes

Driving the communication with the suppliers in India related to cost, required products, timeline and project development steps.

Maintaining and reviewing the product range performance and actions to improve, e.g. mix, price, and range renewal

Prepare/execute market launches with product Marketing

Monitor market and industry trends, long-term areas of interest and technological developments

Support Project Development Check/Point activities based on the defined range

Responsible internal model code and PNC creation process( ROL, PS/PVP database)

Handling ramp-up and production plan with suppliers and supply chain

Define and assign USPs and RTBs for each base model

Provide STK1(cost) estimations for new projects / confirm real vs. estimation

Development / Quality Engineer

Follow up OEM/ODM product development process, provide technical support to project manager.

Work closely with suppliers to create and update R&D design and prepare prototypes according to product spec.

Follow up Test Plan with supplier eventually participating in test sessions if needed, support the supplier in the technical documentation deliveries for fulfillment of Tech Requirement.

Verify BOMs of ODM products and inquire suppliers for all components based on R&D design.

Following up OEM&ODM trial run & pilot run samples, create and update testing plan according to sample status inspection result, support action plan to fix all issues found during testing together with suppliers.

Contribute to DFMEA& PSRA reports together with all project members based on samples inspection, feedback to supplier and provide technical suggestions, following up improving status and update both reports.

Inspect all literature drawings, especially technical clauses on labels, UMs prepared by supplier, feedback to project members and make sure all declarations keep align with products.

After Implementation of Project and Start of Production, support the Product Care phase, with regular visits/audits to supplier side, following up all potential Quality Improvements and Cost Out activities generating over time.

Ensuring that all products under processing are produced according to their related specs running Product (OQC) and Process (IPA) Quality audit according to the checklist shared.

Establish plans to ensure Supplier readiness to SOP with focus on Prevention, PFMEA, PC.

Ensure support for Quality Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement in collaboration with Central Quality creating and following up Supplier action list.

Who You Are :-

Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering. Masters is Business or Marketing additional to Engineering is a benefit.

Product Management, Project Management Experience in Household Appliances Industry. Having R&D experience is an advantage.

Food Preparation and Food Preservation Major Appliances Category experience is a plus

Analytical and computer skills

English is mandatory.

Core Competencies

Product planning

Project management

Consumer insight

Strong technical and growth mindset

Strong problem-solving skills

Entrepreneur mindset

Passion for delivering results

Cross functional collaboration

Ability to work effectively within a team ship environment

Desire to work with, and respect for, customers and partners from around the world from diverse races, religions, and cultures

Ability to multitask and perform under pressure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Where you will be :-

You will be reporting to PL Director & Head of Taste IMEA under Business Unit of Product Line and will be based in Mumbai, India.

Benefit highlights:

Exposure working with Global team

Discounts on Electrolux products and services.

Medical Coverage

As part of the Electrolux Group , we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

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