ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Product Manager to take ownership of our brand product portfolio, product planning, pricing, production coordination and New Product Development (NPD), SCM forecasting, and Trade Schemes.
The candidate must have strong consumer durables experience and an in-depth understanding of products, specifications, costing, pricing, competition and market requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Management
Own and manage the Scanfrost product portfolio across assigned categories.
Develop deep knowledge of product specifications, features, technology, quality, and consumer requirements.
Analyze product performance and identify opportunities for portfolio improvement.
Identify gaps in the portfolio and recommend new SKUs and product categories.
Continuously benchmark Scanfrost products against competitors.
Product Pricing & Costing
Develop and manage product pricing based on cost, margins, competition, and market positioning.
Analyze product costing, landed cost and gross margins.
Conduct regular competitor price benchmarking.
Recommend pricing changes based on market conditions, cost movements, and competition.
Maintain detailed SKU-wise pricing and profitability analysis.
New Product Development
Identify new product opportunities based on consumer needs, market trends and competitor launches.
Develop detailed product briefs covering specifications, features, target cost and target selling price.
Work closely with factories/OEMs and suppliers for development of new products.
Manage the complete NPD process from concept → specification → sample → approval → production → launch.
Ensure new products are commercially viable and meet Scanfrost’s quality and price Expectations.
Production & Supply Coordination
Coordinate with factories/OEMs on production planning and product requirements.
Ensure production is aligned with approved specifications and commercial requirements.
Track production schedules and resolve product-related issues.
Work closely with the Supply Chain to ensure timely availability of products.
Monitor product quality and coordinate corrective actions where required.
Market & Consumer Understanding
Understand consumer requirements and translate them into product specifications.
Track competitor products, features, technology, pricing and launches.
Conduct regular market visits and gather feedback from Sales, Dealers and Consumers.
Recommend changes to the Scanfrost portfolio based on market intelligence.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
12–15 years of total professional experience.
Strong experience in Consumer Durables / Home Appliances.
Proven experience in Product Management / Product Development / Category Management.
Strong understanding of products, specifications, costing and pricing.
Hands-on experience in New Product Development.
KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Excellent Microsoft, Excel & amp; PPT skills
Strong analytical and commercial skills.
Ability to analyse competition and market trends.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills