Fully Automatic Coffee Machine Leader

Midea Group; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in consumer electronics seeks a senior product manager for its automatic coffee machine division. This role involves developing strategic roadmaps, managing P&L, and leading cross-disciplinary teams to innovate and scale products globally. Candidates must possess a master's degree, extensive experience in the sector, and a proven track record of driving market growth.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in consumer electronics / small appliances.
• 5+ years overseeing end-to-end business operations.
• Proven expertise in the automatic coffee machine segment.

Aufgaben

• Develop strategic roadmaps for the automatic coffee machine business.
• Oversee P&L management and product innovation cycle.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience and optimize manufacturing.

Kenntnisse

Product Lifecycle Management

Market Growth Initiatives

Supply Chain Negotiations

Sustainable Design

Technology Foresight

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Engineering / Business or MBA

Jobbeschreibung

• Develop long-term strategic roadmaps for the automatic coffee machine business, covering product planning, market-entry strategies, and regional expansion plans.
• Lead market analysis to identify emerging consumer trends (home / commercial usage), competitive landscape, and technology disruption opportunities.
• Oversee P&L management for the business unit, setting targets for revenue, profitability, and market share.

2. End-to-End Product Leadership

• Govern the full product innovation cycle : from user insights → R&D direction → mass production → market launch → iterative optimization.
• Drive product portfolio strategy (flagship / mid-range / new categories), balancing technical investment with commercial returns.
• Lead cost structure optimization by collaborating with R&D, procurement, and manufacturing teams to achieve target gross margins.

3. Operational Excellence

• Strengthen supply chain resilience , managing key supplier relationships and risks (e.g., critical components like chips and boiler systems).
• Advance manufacturing capabilities through lean production and automation to enhance efficiency and quality stability.

4. Technology Foresight & Innovation

• Anticipate technology trends (IoT, AI-driven extraction algorithms, sustainable design) to build differentiated products.
• Ensure compliance with global certification standards (CE / UL / FCC) and sustainability regulations (e.g., energy efficiency certifications).

5. Team & Ecosystem Development

• Build and lead cross-disciplinary teams (product managers / technical experts / operations managers).
• Establish partnerships with industry stakeholders (coffee bean suppliers, platform channels, service providers) to expand business reach.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

• Education : Master’s degree in Engineering / Business or MBA preferred.
• Experience :
• 10+ years in consumer electronics / small appliances , with 5+ years overseeing end-to-end business operations (R&D to sales).
• Proven expertise in the automatic coffee machine segment (e.g., extraction systems, thermal management, UX design).
• Track record of launching products from 0→1 and scaling businesses to >

100M annual revenue .

• Mastery in product lifecycle and portfolio strategy.
• Demonstrated success in supply chain negotiations and manufacturing cost optimization.
• Experience driving market growth initiatives (e.g., channel expansion / go-to-market strategies).

Preferred Skills

• Deep understanding of global coffee cultures (Italian / North American / Asian preferences) and regional supply chain dynamics.
• Familiarity with IoT-driven product iteration (data analytics for feature enhancement).
• International business management expertise (Europe / North America / APAC markets).