Product Specialist

Vserve Solution; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Vserve Solution in Coimbatore seeks a Product Specialist to support Product Management initiatives across development, vendor coordination, market research, and lifecycle management. You will analyze market pricing, buyer behavior, and opportunities while ensuring accurate product data across systems and teams.

The role involves cross‑functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and contributing to go‑to‑market readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform market research and competitor analysis.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with multiple tasks.
• Analytical mindset and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Understanding of product costing, margins, inventory concepts, and supply chain processes.
• Experience in vendor coordination or product management support is preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel functions (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) and reporting tools.
• Ability to use BI tools for sales, inventory, and category analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to collaborate with vendors and teams.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team with high reliability.
• Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and managing product programs and initiatives.
• Engage with vendors to optimize supplier relationships for product activities.
• Conduct market research on pricing, customer behavior, and competitive landscape.
• Evaluate competitors to identify differentiators, gaps, and growth opportunities.
• Assess vendor options including stocked and drop‑ship programs for opportunities.
• Analyze product costs, margins, MOQs, and lead times to support decisions.
• Summarize research findings and present insights to Product Management.
• Support pre‑launch activities including inventory tracking and launch coordination.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate item setup in systems.
• Gather vendor-provided marketing content to support go‑to‑market readiness.
• Monitor category and item performance using BI tools and trends.
• Maintain product data accuracy across lifecycle with stakeholders.

Skills

Market research

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Product costing

Inventory concepts

Supply chain

Vendor coordination

PM support

Excel

BI tools

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Product Specialist – Product Management Support

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and analytical Product Specialist to support Product Management initiatives related to product development, vendor coordination, market research, and product lifecycle management. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and organizational skills, the ability to coordinate cross‑functional activities, manage product‑related data, and support go‑to‑market readiness activities. This role will play a key part in evaluating market opportunities, supporting product launches, and maintaining accurate product information across systems and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Specialist in the development, implementation, and management of product programs and initiatives.
• Interact with vendors and suppliers to optimize supplier relationships and support product‑related activities.
• Conduct market research to analyze market pricing, customer buying behavior, annual unit potential, and competitive landscape.
• Evaluate competitor product offerings to identify product differentiation, market gaps, and growth opportunities.
• Assess vendor and fulfillment options, including stocked and drop‑ship programs, and identify suitable supplier opportunities.
• Analyze product cost structures, margins, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and lead time to support business decision‑making.
• Summarize research findings and present insights into Product Management for review and evaluation.
• Partner with Product Management teams to support approved products through the pre‑launch process, including inventory tracking and launch coordination.
• Manage new item setup activities by collecting, validating, and submitting vendor and product‑related information for internal system processing.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate product setup and maintenance within organizational systems.
• Gather and organize vendor‑provided product marketing content, including product descriptions, specifications, and images to support go‑to‑market readiness.
• Monitor and analyze category and new item performance using Business Intelligence (BI) tools, including sales trends, inventory performance, and category analysis.
• Maintain, update, and improve product data accuracy throughout the product lifecycle by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend and actively participate in internal meetings, product reviews, training sessions, and cross‑functional discussions.
• Promptly elevate concerns, discrepancies, or process‑related issues to the leadership team when necessary.
• Maintain consistent productivity, quality standards, and adherence to organizational KPIs and timelines.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong understanding of market research, competitor analysis, and customer buying behavior.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of product costing, margins, inventory concepts, and supply chain processes.
• Experience in vendor coordination, product management support, or related operational functions is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Microsoft Excel functions such as PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and reporting tools.
• Ability to utilize Business Intelligence (BI) tools for sales, inventory, and category analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• High level of reliability, accuracy, and integrity while handling business‑critical product and vendor information.
• Adaptability to evolving business processes and willingness to learn new systems, tools, and technologies.

Education and Certification

Basic degree or experience/educational background related to Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields is an added advantage.

Team and Reporting

Night Shift: 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM / 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM (IST) – After Daylight Saving
Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM / 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM (IST) – During Daylight Saving
Week Off: Saturday and Sunday

Location

Coimbatore, India – Work from Office.