Primary Responsibilities:
Lead the category strategy for GLP aligned with LIXIL and IMEA business goals
- Analyze market trends in the GLP countries, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
- Oversee the product lifecycle, including new product introductions, discontinuations, and innovations.
- Develop a 3 years & 5-year plan and define the Product Road Map.
- Build and maintain relationships with key distributors to ensure quality & cost efficiency.
- Work closely with sales and marketing teams to create effective promotional campaigns and strategies.
- Ensure category performance meets revenue and profitability targets through tailored sales plans.
- Conduct regular market analysis, including customer segmentation, pricing strategies, and competitive benchmarking.
- Use data-driven insights to guide decision-making and drive category growth.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels without overstocking or stockouts.
- Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure seamless distribution and product availability.
- Plan planogram with Retail & Showroom team for different category of partners (A, B & amp;C).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments for launch of new products.
- Ensure all category operations comply with local regulations and company policies.
- Promote sustainability initiatives within the product category, aligning with company goals.
Qualifications:
- 5-8years of experience in a product-based industry, preferably in building materials.
- 5+ years of experience in Product Management
- Fluency in English
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and customer needs
- Strong commercial knowledge and business acumen
