Head of Product (Locks & Ironmongery) at MSVL Group

KES 250,000-275,000 Net (Based on Experience) Benefits as per company policy

Qualifications, Skills and Experience


Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Management, Category Management, or Business Development within the hardware, locks & ironmongery, construction, or building materials industry.
Proven experience in supplier management, commercial negotiations, inventory planning, demand forecasting, and driving category growth and profitability.
Strong commercial, analytical, and strategic planning skills with knowledge of product lifecycle management and ERP/inventory management systems.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.


Key Responsibilities


Product Strategy & Category Management:
Develop and execute category strategies, manage the product lifecycle, and drive product innovation and market growth.
Commercial & Supplier Management:
Build strategic supplier partnerships, negotiate commercial agreements, and ensure cost-effective, reliable product supply.
Inventory & Supply Chain Management:
Optimize inventory planning, forecasting, stock availability, and turnover while minimizing stock-outs and obsolete inventory.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Finance, and Operations to support product launches, pricing strategies, and technical product knowledge.
Performance Management & Reporting:
Monitor category performance, profitability, supplier performance, and market trends while preparing management reports and ensuring compliance.


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)


Achievement of sales, profitability, and category growth targets.
Product availability, inventory optimization, and forecasting accuracy.
Supplier performance, cost optimization, and successful product launches.
Customer satisfaction, market share growth, and timely performance reporting.