Product Head Kids

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Strategy & Vision

• Define long-term product roadmap aligned with brand positioning and growth plans.
• Build differentiated product architecture across age groups, occasions, and price tiers.
• Identify white spaces and innovation opportunities within the kidswear segment.

2. P&L & Commercial Ownership

• Own category-level revenue, gross margin, and inventory health.
• Drive pricing strategy, cost optimization, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Manage OTB planning and seasonal financial targets.

3. Range & Assortment Planning

• Lead seasonal buying cycles and range development.
• Ensure balanced mix of fashion, core, essentials, and seasonal products.
• Optimize depth, breadth, and SKU productivity.

4. Sourcing & Vendor Strategy

• Work closely with sourcing team to develop vendor base aligned to quality and cost benchmarks.
• Drive lead time reduction and supply chain efficiencies.
• Ensure adherence to brand and compliance standards.

5. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Operations, VM, Marketing, and Supply Chain for seamless product execution.
• Ensure timely launches aligned with store expansion plans.
• Drive performance reviews through weekly and monthly trade meetings.

6. Market Intelligence & Trend Direction

• Track consumer insights, competition benchmarks, and emerging global trends.
• Translate trend inputs into commercially viable product offerings.

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial and analytical mindset.
• Deep understanding of kidswear market dynamics.
• Leadership and team-building capability.
• Negotiation and vendor management expertise.
• Strategic thinking with execution focus.