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
Warangal05-2010
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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