To lead the introduction of new products by evaluating the design concept developed by the designers for its feasibility for mass production, plan the resources and monitor the production of the sample product at each stage to ensure that concept is faithfully replicated to the final prototype and ultimately to mass production
External Interfaces
Internal Interfaces
Vendors
ISCM team
Merchandising team
Design team
Marketing team
Job Requirements
Education
B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Relevant Experience
15+ years of experience in product development - experience in jewellery or consumer durable space
Behavioural Skills
Thinks big
Business savvy
Entrepreneurial drive
Nurture relationship
Influence for impact
Ability to lead diverse team
Accountability
Believes in people
Curious
Is passionate about categories and products
Knowledge
Category knowledge
Product knowledge
Knowledge of vendors
Latest trends in designs / production
Process Contributions
Process Contribution
Process Outcome
Performance Measure
Design : Strategy development : Annual Operating Plan
Participate in the development and finalisation of the design calendar alongside other stakeholders by providing inputs with regard to the feasibility of the design from a production point of view
Develop the NPI calendar aligned to the design calendar balancing the weak and peak season and planning the resources accordingly
Develop the annual budget for the year based on the requirements and rejig the same based on the approvals
NPI calendar
Resource planning
Achievement against the plan
Adherence to timelines and guidelines
Design : Product Development : Design concept feasibility
Ensure that the design concept is allocated to the vendors for the development of prototype, provide required approvals post evaluation of technical, cost, production feasibility and quality specifications
Finalise on the design direction in coordination with other stakeholders (design team, merchandising team, ISCM team)
Determine make / buy decisions in liaison with the ISCM team based on the assortment plan form the merchandiser and PDIS developed by the design team
Design direction
Make or buy decision
Adherence to guidelines and timelines
Design : Product Management : Make Route
Develop the guidelines for technical evaluation and ensure the technical evaluation of the design concept is conducted as per the guidelines
Provide recommendations on the CAM model and manage any issues and provide requisite approvals for proceeding for further stages
Review the master developed and provide recommendations aligned to the design concept
Evaluate the prototype for its alignment with the requirements and ensure that inwarding is done in the system as per the guidelines
Manage the conduct of the NPIM meet post the QA evaluation and iterations and ensure that iterations are incorporated and final order quantity estimated
Technical evaluation model
Technical evaluation
CAD design
CAM model
Master and prototype
Adherence to timelines
Adherence to guidelines
Design : Product Management : Buy Route
Ensure that the technical evaluation of the design concept is undertaken and vendor finalised based on the capabilities in liaison with the ISCM team
Ensure that the vendors are briefed on the products aligned to the requirements
Review the CAD and CAM designs and provide recommendations and approvals for proceeding to further stages
Review the Ghat and the final prototype and provide required iteration recommendations to ensure alignment with the requirements
Manage the conduct of the NPIM meet post the QA evaluation and iterations and ensure that iterations are incorporated and final order quantity estimated
Technical evaluation
CAD design
CAM model
Master and prototype
Adherence to timelines
Adherence to guidelines
Design : Product Development : Vendor Management
Evaluate and select the vendors based on their capabilities and offerings to best partner based on the requirements
Provide technical guidance to the vendors to build new capabilities and upgrades in the existing process to scale up as per the business requirements
Evaluate the performance of the vendor and undertake appropriate actions based on the same
Vendor selection
Vendor development
Vendor performance evaluation
Adherence to timelines and guidelines
Performance of the vendors
Design : Product Development : Process Innovation
Develop alternate solutions which are cost efficient innovative to existing problems based on benchmarks and competitor analysis
Ensure that quality is built in the product at each stage of the production through building awareness and product review at each stage
Innovation in processes
Cost control
Quality products
Adherence to budget and quality
% improvement in the efficeincy
Marketing : People Management
Drive a culture of diversity, performance and transparency in the region and ensure the employees in the region are engaged.
Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach.
Ensure talent pipeline is created by succession planning for the critical positions in the region.
Set Objectives for Reportees aligned to the organizational /functional.
Liaise with HR on vacant positions.
Conduct recruitment interviews for key positions in the region; Monitor the implementation of the Sales Training Program for the region.
Employee experience
Trained employees
Employee Engagement
Performance
Diversity & Integration
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