Vashi Integrated - Brand Head

Key Responsibilities:

Category Strategy & Planning:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy for pumps to align with business goals.

- Analyze market trends, customer segments, and competitor offerings to uncover growth opportunities.

Supplier & Vendor Management:

- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers; negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and long-term contracts.

Product Assortment & Lifecycle:

- Define product assortment, launch new models, and phase out underperforming products.

Pricing & Profitability:

- Establish competitive pricing strategies and promotional mechanisms to maximize margins.

Inventory & Demand Management:

- Collaborate with supply chain to optimize stock levels, avoid shortages and overstock, and ensure timely fulfillment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D Team and Supply Chain teams to ensure cohesive category execution.

Market Intelligence & Reporting:

- Monitor competitor activities, industry trends, and customer feedback.

- Use analytics to optimize the product line and inform leadership.

Performance Analysis:

- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales, margin, inventory turns, and profitability.

- Drive corrective actions where needed.

Leadership & Mentorship:

- Create, Guide and mentor team members focused on pumps, ensuring alignment with company objectives and category goals.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

Education: MBA is an advantage.

Experience:

- Proven 5+ years in category management or product leadership - preferably in industrial components, pumps, or mechanical systems.

- Analytical Prowess: Strong ability to interpret sales data, market trends, and forecast demand.

- Commercial Acumen: Expertise in supplier negotiation, pricing models, and margin optimization.

- Cross-functional Coordination: Skilled at collaborating across departments and driving multi-stakeholder initiatives.

- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of pump applications, customer needs, and market dynamics.

- Communication & Leadership: Excellent presentation, reporting, and team leadership capabilities.

Preferred Attributes:

- Prior exposure to international sourcing and supplier ecosystems.

- Experience in launching new models or variants within the pump category.

- Familiarity with ERP systems and category management tools