Category Manager

1 week ago


Bangalore, India Xiaomi India Full time

Role Overview: We are looking for a dynamic, analytical, and business-driven professional to join our Mobiles Category / Go-To-Market (GTM) team. The role offers a unique opportunity to manage end-to-end product lifecycle and business performance for one of the most exciting and high-growth categories in Indian consumer electronics. Key Responsibilities - Product Lifecycle & Premium Portfolio Management Manage end-to-end lifecycle for the Xiaomi Series – our premium flagship portfolio, covering concept validation, forecasting, launch execution, and lifecycle interventions. Align closely with product and HQ teams on roadmap, variant strategy, and premium positioning. - Planning, Forecasting & Inventory Control Lead bottoms-up forecasting for Sell-In and Sell-Out aligned with AOP. Drive JXC management to ensure optimal flagship availability across channels. Monitor demand and premium-category trends to recommend timely allocation or production adjustments. - Pricing Strategy & Category P&L Own pricing ladders and competitive benchmarking for the Xiaomi flagship lineup. Define pricing actions, lifecycle pricing, and promotional constructs that strengthen Xiaomi’s premium value proposition while protecting margin. - Market, Consumer & Competitive Intelligence Track premium smartphone competition, flagship launches, and category dynamics. Use consumer insights, NPS feedback, and review sentiment to build counter strategies and refine product positioning. - Channel Collaboration & Premium GTM Execution Work with Online and Offline Sales teams to execute flagship GTM plans, enabler programs, premium merchandising, and experiential placements.Evaluate ROI of premium enablers and campaigns; drive continuous optimization. - Cross-Functional Leadership & Brand Alignment Collaborate with Product, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and After-Sales for seamless execution. Partner with Marketing to develop flagship messaging, hero feature narratives, and premium creative assets. - HQ Collaboration Share market insights, competitive trends, and category performance with HQ. Align on production planning, demand signals, and post-launch adjustments for the Xiaomi flagship portfolio. - Business Reviews & Leadership Reporting Prepare crisp, data-backed performance reviews, forecasts, and risk/opportunity assessments. Support strategy discussions through structured analytics and flagship category insights. Job Requirements - 7–12 years of experience in Product/GTM/Category/Sales Planning roles, preferably within smartphones or consumer tech. - Strong expertise in pricing, gross margin management, inventory planning, and end-to-end demand/production planning. - Proven ability to manage Sell-In and Sell-Out plans across Online (Amazon, Flipkart, Mi.com) and Offline (GT/OT/Exclusive) channels. - Strong analytical capability to interpret market size shifts, user insights, competitive trends, and category dynamics. - Demonstrated success in leading major product launches and coordinating cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, HQ). - Strong communication, structured thinking, and proficiency with Excel/Sheets and analytics tools; ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments.


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