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As a Private Label Manager in the FMCG Department located in Gurgaon, India, your role involves overseeing the development and execution of private label product lines, managing category performance, and coordinating with internal teams for project execution. You will be responsible for monitoring market trends, collaborating with suppliers, managing timelines and budgets, and driving sales growth through effective category and brand management strategies. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement the private label strategy aligned with company goals and category priorities. - Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights to identify new product opportunities. - Define product portfolio, positioning, and pricing architecture for private label SKUs. - Build short- and long-term growth plans to increase private label share and profitability. - Lead product ideation, formulation, packaging design, and innovation in collaboration with Quality and marketing team. - Ensure product specifications meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards (e.g., FSSAI, FDA, BIS) along with quality team. - Oversee the development and coordinate with marketing team for packaging artworks and labeling in compliance with FMCG norms. - Drive continuous improvement of existing product lines based on performance and feedback. - Identify, evaluate, and onboard manufacturing partners (co-packers, third-party manufacturers, etc.). - Conduct regular supplier audits to ensure adherence to quality, hygiene, and ethical sourcing standards. - Coordinate with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure on-time product availability. - Define pricing and margin structures in line with category profitability goals. - Monitor sales performance, contribution margins, and SKU-wise profitability. - Collaborate with demand planning and logistics to minimize inventory holding and wastage. - Drive cost optimization initiatives across sourcing, packaging, and logistics. - Support go-to-market planning, including product launches, in-store activation, and digital campaigns. - Track KPIs such as sales growth, margin improvement, market share, and customer satisfaction. - Conduct periodic business reviews and competitor benchmarking. - Present insights and recommendations to leadership for strategic decision-making. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): - Private label % contribution to overall category sales - Gross margin improvement and cost savings - New product launch success rate (OTIF & performance) - Supplier performance (quality, lead time, compliance) - Inventory turns and waste reduction As a Private Label Manager in the FMCG Department located in Gurgaon, India, your role involves overseeing the development and execution of private label product lines, managing category performance, and coordinating with internal teams for project execution. You will be responsible for monitoring market trends, collaborating with suppliers, managing timelines and budgets, and driving sales growth through effective category and brand management strategies. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement the private label strategy aligned with company goals and category priorities. - Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights to identify new product opportunities. - Define product portfolio, positioning, and pricing architecture for private label SKUs. - Build short- and long-term growth plans to increase private label share and profitability. - Lead product ideation, formulation, packaging design, and innovation in collaboration with Quality and marketing team. - Ensure product specifications meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards (e.g., FSSAI, FDA, BIS) along with quality team. - Oversee the development and coordinate with marketing team for packaging artworks and labeling in compliance with FMCG norms. - Drive continuous improvement of existing product lines based on performance and feedback. - Identify, evaluate, and onboard manufacturing partners (co-packers, third-party manufacturers, etc.). - Conduct regular supplier audits to ensure adherence to quality, hygiene, and ethical sourcing standards. - Coordinate with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure on-time product availability. - Define pricing and margin structures in line with category profitability goals. - Monitor sales performance, contribution margins, and SKU-wise profitability. - Collaborate with demand planning and logistics to minimize inventory holding and wastage. - Drive cost optimization initiatives across sourcing, packaging, and logistics. - Support go-to-market planning, including product launches, in-store activation, and digital campaigns. - Track KPIs such as sales growth, margin improvement, market share, and customer satisfaction. - Conduct periodic business reviews and competitor benchmarking. - Present insights and recommendations to leadership for strategic decision-making. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
