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Job Description

Location:

Bhubanesar, Odisha

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Department:

Product Development & Sourcing

Position Overview:

Head of Product

This leadership role demands a strong market understanding, deep technical knowledge of product standards, and the ability to align products with evolving consumer trends to drive market success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Sourcing & Selection

  • Identify and source high-quality products in categories including

    cables, power banks, earbuds, headphones, speakers, connectors, and related accessories

    .
  • Evaluate and select suppliers and OEM partners based on quality, cost, and reliability.
  • Maintain a robust pipeline of innovative products to keep pace with market trends.

2. Quality Assurance & Packaging

  • Oversee product quality checks to ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
  • Approve final packaging designs and ensure they meet

    brand, safety, and regulatory requirements

    .
  • Implement

    pre-shipment inspections

    and random quality audits for both in-house and outsourced products.

3. Market Analysis & Product Placement

  • Conduct regular

    market comparisons

    to assess competitive pricing, features, and positioning.
  • Recommend strategic product placement and pricing strategies to maximize sales and brand visibility.
  • Analyze sales data and market feedback to guide future product development.

4. OEM & Manufacturing Coordination

  • Coordinate with

    in-house assembly lines

    for efficient production planning.
  • Manage outsourcing relationships with local and international manufacturers for cost-effective and timely production.
  • Negotiate terms, monitor timelines, and ensure consistent product quality from third-party vendors.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with

    sales, marketing, and supply chain teams

    to ensure product readiness for launch.
  • Provide training and product knowledge to internal teams for effective promotion and sales.

Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Proven expertise in

    audio, mobile, and wearable accessories

    product categories.
  • Strong OEM knowledge, including

    sourcing, assembly, and outsourcing management

    .
  • Advanced understanding of

    quality control, packaging, and compliance standards

    .
  • Excellent skills in

    market comparison, product placement, and pricing strategy

    .
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
  • High attention to detail with a results-driven approach.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in

    Electronics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

    (MBA preferred).
  • 8–12 years of experience in

    product sourcing, development, and manufacturing

    within the electronics or mobile accessories sector.
  • Experience in managing both

    in-house assembly

    and

    outsourced production

    .
  • Strong network of local and international OEM/ODM partners.

Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Product launch success rate.
  • Reduction in sourcing and production costs.
  • Product quality compliance rate.
  • Market share growth in targeted categories.
  • Timely execution of product development cycles.

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