Category Manager/Product Launch

IN10 Electrolux India Private Limited; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to global team

Discounts on Electrolux products and**

Medical coverage

Job summary

IN10 Electrolux India Private Limited seeks a Category Manager & Product Development lead to drive India-sourced product launches. You will partner with R&D, Marketing and Design to shape the category strategy, generation plan, and supplier engagement across cost, timelines and quality.

Ideal candidates will have engineering training with product/category management experience in household appliances, plus strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills; English proficiency is

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Masters in Business or Marketing in addition to Engineering is a benefit.
• Experience in Product/Category management for household appliances.
• R&D experience is an advantage.
• Food Preparation and Food Preservation category experience is a plus.
• Analytical and computer skills; English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Own the product category strategy and launch plans in India.
• Coordinate with R&D, Marketing and Design for new product development.
• Define the Generation Plan based on consumer insights and brand attributes.
• Engage with Indian suppliers on cost, timelines and project steps.
• Monitor range performance, pricing, mix and renewal actions.
• Support DFMEA/PSRA and QA processes with suppliers during development.

Skills

Product management

Project management

Analytical skills

English mandatory

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's in Business or Marketing (benefit)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About the role

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.

Benefits

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.

About Electrolux Group

Find more on: Electrolux Group Electrolux Group LinkedIn Electrolux APAC&MEA: Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.