Executive - Costing & Product Development (SUP00328)

Navneet Education Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Navneet Education Limited in Mumbai (Dadar) seeks an Executive – Costing and Product Development to manage end-to-end production of children’s books, liaising with factories, vendors, sales teams and product development. You will oversee inventory and costing, ensuring profitability and market competitiveness.

The role requires strong Excel and SAP skills, a keen eye for cost optimization and market trends, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in product coordination, costing or production management.
• Bachelor of Technology in Printing and Packaging – B.Tech (PP).
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and production planning tools.
• Strong negotiation, coordination and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Production coordination andinventory management using SAP and Excel.
• Costing and pricing decisions to ensure profitability and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with factories, vendors and product teams for new titles.
• Quality checks and CAPA coordination with factories and sales.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Vendor management

Production planning

Costing & pricing

Project coordination

Education

B.Tech (PP)

Tools

Production planning tools

Job description

Executive - Costing & Product Development (SUP00328)

About Us

Navneet Education Limited was founded by Gala Group in 1959; and since then has been India’s most loved educational content provider. Navneet also manufactures stationery, general books and children’s books in multiple Indian and foreign languages making it a dominant player in the field of publishing.

Vikas, Gala, Grafalco, YOUVA, TOPClass and TOPScorer are prominent brands owned by Navneet that are much loved by students and teachers alike. In December 2016, we acquired Encyclopaedia Britannica (India) Pvt. Ltd.’s Indian curriculum division for publishing CBSE textbooks. With this acquisition, Navneet will focus on serving the regional teaching and learning needs with supplemental digital solutions.

At Navneet, people are our greatest pride, resource and are central to growth strategy. Our focus lies in giving opportunities with freedom to inspire ideas and be inspired, opportunities to take up leadership roles early in your career, freedom to experiment and be innovative. If you have what it takes to become an integral part of an organization that is built and driven by people, then you are the person we are looking for.

At Navneet, it is a never ending journey – Where Knowledge is Wealth.

Job Description

Job Title: Executive – Costing and Product Development

Department: Children’s Book Division
Location: Dadar
Reports to: Chief of Content & Product

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Product Coordinator to manage the end-to-end production process for children's books. This role requires strong coordination skills to liaise between factories, vendors, sales teams, and product development teams. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, proficiency in Excel and SAP, and a keen eye for innovation, cost optimization, and market trends.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Coordination & Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory levels of all SKUs using SAP and Excel formats.
• Monitor stock replenishment needs and ensure timely approvals.
• Coordinate with factories to track production deadlines, escalating delays when necessary.
• Ensure all production inputs from the product development team are correctly communicated to factories.
• Identify and negotiate with vendors for cost-effective and quality solutions.
• Work on costing and pricing of each product, ensuring profitability and market competitiveness.
• Develop vendors for specialized book manufacturing processes, including special effects for book covers.
• For institutional orders, assess requests and propose cost-effective, high-quality solutions.

Product Development & Market Research

• Collaborate with the factory team to ensure smooth execution of new product launches and reprints.
• Conduct market research to study competitor products and derive insights for product innovation.
• Participate in critical order discussions before design finalization.
• Monitor raw material and production status to ensure error-free execution.
• Prepare reports and SOPs on tested procedures and new developments.

Quality Control & Issue Resolution

• Conduct quality checks for new product titles once production begins.
• Handle sales team and customer care complaints, coordinating corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with factories.
• Ensure smooth communication between internal teams and different factories for ongoing and upcoming titles.

Other Responsibilities:

• Follow up with factories for material readiness and ensure timely dispatch.
• Arrange marketing materials such as banners and sales aids as per requirements.
• Communicate with vendors for quotes, designs, and production details.

Skills & Qualifications:

Experience: 2-5 years in product coordination, costing, or production management (preferably in publishing or book manufacturing).

Education: Bachelor of Technology in Printing and Packaging – B.Tech (PP)

Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and production planning tools.

Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.

Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with book production, printing techniques, and vendor management.