Global Category Lead Smart Domestic Appliance

Forestown; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in home appliances is looking for a Global Category Lead for Smart Domestic Appliances in Munich, Germany. This role involves strategic planning for market expansion, managing operations, and team development in the home appliance sector. Candidates should have an MBA or a Master's in Engineering, over 15 years of experience in the industry, and a proven track record in multinational environments. The position offers challenges in leading global strategies and fostering innovation in product development.

Qualifikationen

• Over 15 years of experience in the home appliance industry.
• More than 5 years in multinational enterprises or industrial initiatives.
• Familiar with kitchen and home appliance categories.

Aufgaben

• Develop a 3-5 year strategic plan for market expansion.
• Lead development of business plans aligned with strategy.
• Optimize contract manufacturing management for quality.

Kenntnisse

Data-Driven

Execution

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Cross-Cultural Sensitivity

Ausbildung

MBA or Master's degree in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Global Category Lead Smart Domestic Appliance

About the job Global Category Lead Smart Domestic Appliance

Job Description:

• Strategic Planning & Industry Synergy
• Develop a 3-5 year strategic plan for the company, defining global market expansion paths and product line layout, leveraging R&D and supply chain resources to achieve synergy.
• Lead the development of annual business plans, breaking down revenue and profit targets by regional markets and product lines to ensure alignment with overall strategy.
• Operations Management & Cost Control
• Optimize the contract manufacturing management system, monitor OEM/ODM partners for quality, delivery timelines, and cost efficiency, ensuring products meet international and regional standards.
• Enhance digital operations management to improve inventory turnover, order fulfillment efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Market Expansion & Brand Building
• Lead global channel development (e-commerce platforms, offline retail chains, regional distributors), benchmark against category leaders like Dyson and SharkNinja, and formulate differentiated marketing strategies.
• Participate in brand integration efforts and global brand promotion campaigns to enhance recognition of kitchen appliances and air purification small home appliances in target markets.
• Team & Organizational Development
• Based on global planning, build an international operations team and establish mechanisms to foster an entrepreneurial culture, enhancing cross-functional collaboration efficiency.
• Financial & Risk Management
• Review annual budgets and fund allocation plans, monitor key financial metrics such as gross margin and net profit margin to ensure profitability targets are met.
• Establish a risk assessment mechanism to manage overseas market risks such as exchange rate fluctuations and trade policy changes.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications

Educational Background

1. MBA or Master's degree in Engineering, with a global perspective.

2. Proficient in English as the working language; a second foreign language is a plus.

Professional Experience

1. Over 15 years of experience in the home appliance industry, including more than 5 years as a key operator in multinational enterprises or industrial initiatives, with a proven track record in building new business sectors and driving rapid scale expansion.

2. Familiar with kitchen and home appliance categories; experience in contract manufacturing management and overseas channel partnerships (e.g., Amazon, Costco, regional retail giants).

Management Experience

Over 5 years of experience in overseas management and international business operations.

Capabilities & Resources

1. Resource Integration: Skilled at leveraging internal supply chain and technology resources to empower new business growth; has led cross-departmental collaboration projects.

2. Data-Driven: Proficient in using data analytics tools to interpret market trends, user profiles, and competitor dynamics.

3. Benchmarking Expertise: In-depth knowledge of product innovation models, blockbuster product strategies, and global operation systems in the small home appliance industry.

Skills

1. Execution: Capable of translating group-level strategies into actionable regional market plans.

2. Entrepreneurial Spirit: Demonstrated success in driving rapid growth with limited resources; has led business incubation projects from zero to one.

3. Cross-Cultural Sensitivity: Familiar with compliance standards in Western markets (e.g., EU EPR regulations) and localization strategies for emerging markets.