New product development

Capgemini; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini in Chennai seeks a driven NPD & Master Data professional to drive product introductions, SKU lifecycle and packaging artwork.

You will coordinate with Marketing, Supply, Regulatory, and Finance; manage BOMs, product changes, and delisting activities; monitor timelines and governance across multiple workstreams.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of NPD lifecycle and supply chain processes.
• Experience with MDM/PLM and master data governance.
• Familiarity with SKU management and BOM structures.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience with ERP like SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end NPD projects and product changes.
• Set up system prerequisites (PLM/MDM readiness) and document.
• Lead kick-offs, assign ownership and track milestones.
• Manage phase-in/phase-out and RAIDD logs.
• Ensure production readiness and governance updates.
• Coordinate packaging artwork and BOM management.

Skills

NPD lifecycle

MDM/PLM

SAP

SKU management

Stakeholder management

Multi workstreams

Analytical

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Introduction & PID Management

• Create and manage Product Introduction Documents (PID) with complete product specifications and launch timelines
• Coordinate SKU lifecycle including Limited Edition (LE RSKU) to regular SKU (RSKU) transition
• Collaborate with Master Data teams to initiate and track SKU creation
• Consolidate inputs from cross-functional teams (Marketing, Supply, Regulatory, Finance)
• Define launch milestones, dependencies, and risks
• Perform PID data validation and ensure alignment with demand forecasts and SKU hierarchy

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2. NPD Project Coordination (Product Changes / New Launches)

• Coordinate end-to-end execution of New Product Development (NPD) and product changes
• Set up system prerequisites (PLM/MDM readiness, master data validation, documentation)
• Conduct project kick-off meetings and assign ownership across workstreams
• Manage phase-in and phase-out strategy for product portfolio
• Track execution against timelines, resolve issues, and manage RAIDD logs
• Monitor production, delivery, and trade readiness
• Provide status updates in governance forums

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3. Artwork Management (Packaging & Compliance)

• Develop artwork briefs based on marketing, regulatory, and supply chain inputs
• Coordinate with suppliers to create packaging artwork
• Review iterations and ensure compliance with quality, legal, and brand standards
• Manage approval workflows and obtain Good to Print” status
• Ensure final artwork is approved and released to production teams

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4. Bill of Materials (BOM) & Material Master Management

• Create and validate central and local material codes in MDM/PLM systems
• Develop and maintain BOM structures for new products
• Ensure BOM completeness, accuracy, and compliance with master data standards
• Collaborate with supply and sourcing teams to resolve BOM gaps
• Handle local market BOM customization and planning parameters
• Support partial BOM approvals and final BOM release for production

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5. Product Delisting & Lifecycle Closure

• Coordinate SKU deactivation across systems and ensure complete removal
• Manage regulatory and compliance closure activities
• Ensure financial reconciliation including pricing, contracts, rebates, and returns
• Track and resolve delisting-related issues via governance frameworks
• Provide closure updates and archive all product lifecycle documentation

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Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of NPD lifecycle / supply chain processes
• Experience in MDM, PLM, SAP (or equivalent ERP systems)
• Knowledge of SKU management, BOM creation, and master data governance
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and timelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (issue tracking, RCA)
• High attention to detail and data accuracy

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• On-time NPD launches
• Accuracy of PID and product master data
• BOM completeness and readiness
• Artwork approval cycle time
• Successful execution of product phase-in/phase-out and delisting