SSH-NPD-Category-HT-DomesticBusiness

Welspun World; Thane; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Welspun World is seeking a Deputy Manager in the NPD department to drive end-to-end new product development for the Domestic Business. The role requires aligning consumer insights with market trends, coordinating design, sourcing, merchandising, quality, manufacturing and sales to deliver commercially viable products.

The candidate will lead product ideation workshops, manage the stage-gate process, monitor milestones, and support cost/profit analyses while pushing automation and mentoring the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Textile Technology or related field.
• Post Graduate qualification is desirable.
• 5–9 years of relevant experience in NPD/textiles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end New Product Development activities in Domestic Business.
• Identify consumer insights, market trends and product opportunities.
• Coordinate with design, sourcing, merchandising, quality, manufacturing and sales.
• Lead ideation workshops and manage stage-gate development process.
• Monitor milestones, ensure timely sample development and product commercialization.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses to support costing and profitability.
• Champion automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor team members and maintain stakeholder communication.

Skills

Product knowledge

Problem solving

Trend analysis

Analytical Thinking

Business Acumen

Education

Master's degree in Textile Technology

Post Graduate

Job description

About Welspun World

Welspun World is one of India's fastest growing global conglomerates with businesses in Home Textiles, Flooring Solutions, Advanced Textiles, DI Pipes, Pig Iron, TMT bars, Stainless Steel, Alloy, Line Pipes, Infrastructure & Warehousing.

Job Title

SSH-NPD-Category-HT-DomesticBusiness

About Welspun World

Welspun World is one of India's fastest growing global conglomerates with businesses in Home Textiles, Flooring Solutions, Advanced Textiles, DI Pipes, Pig Iron, TMT bars, Stainless Steel, Alloy, Line Pipes, Infrastructure & Warehousing. At Welspun, we strongly believe in our purpose to delight customers through innovation and technology, achieve inclusive & sustainable growth to remain eminent in all our businesses. From Homes to Highways, Hi-tech to Heavy metals, We lead tomorrow together to create a smarter & more sustainable world.

About Welspun Entity

Welspun World, a $3.6 billion is a fully integrated player within the Line Pipes and Home Textiles sectors, with a significant presence in Infrastructure development, spanning Roads, Water and Oil & Gas. Our comprehensive and ever-expanding global presence enables us to leverage our business associations with a marquee of esteemed clients, especially in sectors like retail and Oil & Gas, as a globally recognised industry leader, the group has a worldwide reach panning more than 50 countries, and employing over 26,000 people across geographies, ethnicities and cultures. Welspun Living Ltd., part of the $3.6 billion Welspun World, is a global leader in high-end home solutions with a distribution network in over 50 countries. Its portfolio includes owned brands like SPACES, CHRISTY and more, alongside licensed names such as Martha Stewart, Disney Home and more. Focused on innovation and sustainability in textiles and flooring, the company emphasizes Learning, Innovation, Trust, and Endurance, positioning itself as a preferred partner for top retailers and shaping the future of home solutions with exceptional quality.

Job Purpose/ Summary

The role is responsible for managing end-to-end New Product Development activities by identifying consumer insights, market trends, product opportunities and coordinating with design, sourcing, merchandising, quality, manufacturing and sales teams to deliver commercially successful products aligned with business strategy.

Job Description

The Deputy Manager in the NPD department is pivotal in steering the New Product Development initiatives within the Domestic Business category. This role demands a strategic thinker who can seamlessly integrate consumer insights with market trends to identify lucrative product opportunities. The incumbent will collaborate closely with design, sourcing, merchandising, quality, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure the delivery of products that are not only commercially viable but also align with the overarching business strategy. A key aspect of this role is to drive innovation by leading product ideation workshops and managing the stage-gate development process. The Deputy Manager will also be responsible for monitoring project milestones, ensuring timely sample development, and facilitating successful product commercialization. Additionally, the role involves conducting thorough market and competitive analyses to support product costing and profitability. The ideal candidate will champion process automation and continuous improvement initiatives, while also mentoring team members and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibility

• Drive the New Product Development strategy and execution to align with business objectives
• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities through comprehensive market research and consumer insights
• Lead product ideation workshops to foster innovation and creativity within the team
• Manage the stagegate development process to ensure efficient and timely product development
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless product development and commercialization
• Ensure timely sample development and successful product launch by monitoring project milestones
• Conduct detailed market and competitive analysis to support product costing and enhance profitability
• Recommend and implement process automation and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations
• Mentor team members to enhance their skills and ensure effective stakeholder communication

Company Name

Welspun Global Brands Limited

Division

Home Textile

Key Interactions

Internal Communication ,External Communication ,Mid Management,Junior Management

Relevant Work Experience

5 - 9 Years

Relevant Industry

Textile & Apparel,FMCG,Textile

Education-Qualification

Master,Post Graduate

Education-Specialization

Textile Technology,Textile

Language Proficiency

ENGLISH,HINDI

Certifications

NA

Skill

Product knowledge,Problem solving,Trend analysis,Analytical Thinking,Business Acumen

Competency Names

New Product Development, Market Research, Product Lifecycle Management, Market & Competitive Intelligence, Project management, Market Research and Consumer Behavior, Business & Commercial acumen, Entrepreneurship, Global Mind-set, People Excellence

Additional Section (Can Be Added, If Required.

NA

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