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Nirjhar Majumdar

Bengaluru,KA

Summary

  • Experienced Product Manager with 14+ Years stint in Appliances and Consumer Durables Industry
  • Proven Expertise in Small Appliances, Large Appliances, Room Air Conditioning and Seasonal Appliances
  • Executed Complex Projects from Concept to Final Launch of Air Coolers
  • Proficient in Numbers and Profit and Loss Management
  • Successfully convinced Channel Partners for Order placement and smooth execution of Order Fulfillment
  • Started as a GET on shop floor with ground level expertise in manufacturing and now successfully leading Product Strategy


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Manager

Stovekraft
09.2023 - Current
  • Leading End-to-End Product Management
  • Own the Topline and Bottomline of the Black+Decker business
  • Presently handling 60+ SKUs spread across 24 Suppliers and In-house Manufacturing
  • Ensure AOP Finalization and Adherence
  • Cross Functional Team Management with Stakeholders - Both Internal and External
  • Lead New Product Development
  • Engage with Distributors, Channel Partners, Suppliers
  • Ensure Product Quality and Service for Customers
  • Develop Schemes, Pricing Strategy
  • Conduct Benchmarking Studies to Ensure Product Market Fit


Manager- Business Development and Sourcing

Flipkart
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Part of SHA Team handling Private Label Business
  • Introduced 6 New Suppliers and Launched 8 New Products
  • Introduced new model of Air Fryer
  • Led end-to-end development of Air Fryers as a first time entry for Private Label Business
  • Exposure to the launch of Ecommerce Business and build 100 Cr of GMV
  • Introduced 4 Jar Mixer Grinder Model with the most affordable Pricing in its Segment
  • Introduced 1.5 L Rice Cooker with New Source at Competitive Pricing

Manager Sourcing

Hindware
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Led the Large Kitchen Appliances Imported Sourcing
  • Handled INR 180 Cr of Buying ( ~USD 20 Mn)
  • Was responsible for Managing 24 Suppliers
  • Familiarized myself with Import Processes and Procurement
  • Part of CFT leading the New Product Developments in Chimneys, Hobs, Cooktops, Built-In Ovens, Dishwashers
  • Additional Responsibility of Handling Fans
  • Coordinated with 7 Sources of Fans for Day to Day Procurement Activities
  • Introduced Exhaust Fans in addition to Ceiling Fan, TPW Fans

Deputy Manager

Bluestar
10.2017 - 06.2020
  • Led the Sourcing and Development Function for Air Coolers
  • Launched 7 New Models with 2 New Suppliers
  • Executed the time bound development of In-House Signature Design Air Cooler Development
  • Learnt about Tool and Component Development- Plastic and Sheet Metal
  • Tier 2 Supplier Development of CTQ Parts - Electrical, Electronics for Air Coolers
  • Developed 45 Moulds for Room AC Plastic Parts - IDU Kit, Fan Blade and ODU Chassis

Associate Manager

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electrical
04.2014 - 09.2017
  • Sourcing Focal for Air Coolers - Tower, Personal and Desert Coolers
  • Growth of 50% in Air Cooler Business from 60000 Nos to 1 Lac Nos
  • Managed Product Development, Pricing, Supply and On-time availability, Logistics across 25 Manufacturers and 29 Warehouses in Appliances
  • Negotiated Pricing and Commercials for Mixer Grinders, Water Heaters, Air Coolers and Small appliances
  • Finalized Costing for all models of Water Heaters, Air Coolers, Mixer Grinders and Imported Appliances

Education

Bachelor in Technology - Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology
Warangal
05-2010

Skills

  • Product Development and Strategy
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Project planning
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Product roadmaps
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Negotiation
  • Vendor Management
  • Channel Strategy
  • Stakeholder Management

Certification

  • The Basics and More of being a Great Leader from Udemy


https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-a5258b83-7e66-4027-a5c3-be566c6abab1/


  • Effective Stakeholder Management
  • Six Sigma Green Belt



Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Product Manager

Stovekraft
09.2023 - Current

Manager- Business Development and Sourcing

Flipkart
07.2022 - 08.2023

Manager Sourcing

Hindware
03.2021 - 06.2022

Deputy Manager

Bluestar
10.2017 - 06.2020

Associate Manager

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electrical
04.2014 - 09.2017

Bachelor in Technology - Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology

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