Head of Product (Locks & Ironmongery)

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.