d.light - Category Manager

1. Driving 'Purpose-driven strategy' of transforming customers' lives.

2. Plan and mange company`s overall sourcing strategy

3. Identify and build relationships with vendors and key suppliers - Engage with suppliers on new projects, cost reduction and optimization opportunities.

4. Negotiate pricing and cost control, draw out cost reduction plan for each category

5. Develop and maintain documents and agreements

6. Keep abreast of the industry practices, market trends and best practices

7. Adhere to the relevant guidelines and regulations.

8. Lead the 'Make in India' strategy for the organization across key categories like inverters, batteries, solar panels, fans, portable lights etc.

9. Design and implement holistic sourcing strategies aligned with the business targets.

10.Innovation & portfolio management - drive regional product roadmap through innovation, phase-gate process and operational excellence.

11.Consumer insights & research - design & run experiments to identify new opportunities, forecast market trends, boost revenue through existing portfolio.

12.Category & PnL management - ownership of sourcing, value chain, developing cash flow models and business proposals to meet financial goals.

13.Evaluate key performance indicators, provide ongoing reports, and recommend business plan updates.

14.Manage monthly dashboards for marketing excellence, inventory updates, project tracker, and raising a red flag for the areas needing attention.

15.Develop and implement data analyses, leverage data collection systems and other strategies that optimize Business and Customer satisfaction.

16.Support channel with sourcing strategies, cost reductions, market intelligence, competition insights and sales promotion campaigns.

17.Managing/updating marketing repository, developing product launch kits highlighting FAB (Features, Attributes, and Benefits) for the portfolio.

18.Cross-functional collaboration and managing key stakeholders through regular updates for the on-going/upcoming projects.