Product Manager

Job Description

Strategy & Operations Execution

• Execute a strategy & operations plans that deliver on product Market Share Deliverables in line with approved category strategic & annual share plans in place
• Execution Sales Plans By Channel By SKU By Store, Driven & Supported By The following:
• Category Product Architecture (Product Catalogue) By Channel, By Geographical Area by Store in line with Sortimeter + Quartile Approach.
• Category Product Display Planogram by Channel, By Geographical Area by Store in line with Sortimeter + Quartile Approach + Supplier Got to Market & Product Life Cycle
• Category Product Pricing Architecture by Channel
• Concluding a Solid Category Product Promotional Calendar by Channel in coordination with Supplier & B.TECH promotional calendar
• Run Product Knowledge & Floor Go To Market by Channel & Ensure On Ground & Channel Execution & Efficient Communication & Engagement on (Planogram & Display Refreshment & Product Life Cycle / Promotions & Prices Execution & Contests)

Sourcing & Procurement Strategy

• Execute sourcing & procurement strategy, through leading efficient negotiations with suppliers & secure annual solid contracts in place that delivers on:
• Ensure product availability (right place, right quantity, and right quality at the right time) in line with the following tools (Sortimeter + Quartile Strategy + Inventory Quality-Rebo)
• Ensure product stock levels that deliver on overall agreed inventory coverage across total system in line with “Rebo” module.
• Ensure efficient product rotation in coordination with suppliers across total system & across sellable products & damaged products & different WH (WH 64 + Main WH)
• Ensure Category GP Healthy growth deliverables through negotiating margins in line with approved strategic & annual GP’s in place & full collection of supplier rebates & claims
• Ensure development & efficient execution of a customer driven contacts with key suppliers that delivers on obtaining lowest total system cost, best service level parameters on delivery & payment & continuous supplier performance tracking (Full Vendor Management).

Business Strategy Setting and Plan Development

• Co-Lead team in defining a strategy for a sustainable and profitable business for the Category Portfolio
• Co-Lead team in the preparation, communication and execution of the market specific Annual Operation Plan, including financial framework, Best Practice Tool implementation and sustainment, initiative calendar and people capability
• Tracks overall product business performance against strategy and adjusts plans/investment as necessary
• Institute Trimester Planning and Review process

Develops Operating Capability

• Enable the team to implement and sustain Best Practice Tools (e.g. Products architecture, pricing architecture. etc.) that enables them to achieve the AOP targets
• Work with heads to identify capability gaps and agree on actions plans
• Partner with Functional Resources to define priority opportunities, access resources, and share learnings on initiatives implementation
• Flex and allocate the operation resources according to needs
• Conduct regular market and operating facilities visits with direct reports to coach on continually raising performance standards and recognizing good front line execution

Team Coaching

• Clarify roles, set performance standards and goals, and coach direct reports around the core work
• Role models and drives HR processes and tools to ensure value is delivered up through front-line i.e., appraisals, development plans
• Leads the creation of a positive, productive and rewarding work environment that attracts and retains quality employees
• Develop organization development plan including: The recruitment, development, training, promotion and transfer and termination of personnel
• Develop communication system to ensure that the team is fully informed of business plans, activities, company performance etc…
• Conduct regular category management team meetings and other activities to ensure that the category team are equipped with the information, are motivated and empowered to deliver their business objectives

Job Requirements

• 5 -7 years of Experiences