Category Manager-Manufacturing Industry

Company DescriptionRMX Industries is a 33-year-old, family-owned, industry-leading manufacturing company headquartered in Punjab, India. The company specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality rubber hoses and metal auto-retractable hose reels, serving diverse industrial and commercial applications. RMX is the largest manufacturing exporter of general-purpose hoses and reels from India, with a global presence spanning over 22 countries across the Americas, APAC, and multiple EMEA markets.

Over the years, RMX has built a strong reputation for product reliability, engineering excellence, and customer-centric innovation. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio across hoses, hose reels, pressure washers, accessories, and material handling solutions, catering to evolving market demands worldwide.

With a clear vision to become a $100 million enterprise by 2030, RMX is experiencing accelerated growth and expanding its international footprint. Alongside business expansion, the organization is strengthening its leadership bench by on-boarding professionals from diverse functional backgrounds — including HR, Operations, Marketing, and Sales — with alumni from premier institutions such as IIM and XLRI. RMX continues to evolve into a structured, performance-driven organization while preserving its entrepreneurial roots and legacy of excellence.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Market Sensing & Product Definition

• Conduct deep-dive market research to identify trends, pain points, and whitespace opportunities.
• Translate customer insights into clear, actionable product specifications and feature sets.
• Define the product roadmap, positioning, and use-case clarity to ensure competitive differentiation.

2. Branding and Packaging

• Lead both functional and visual packaging as per brand norms
• Ensure packaging is optimised for cost and logistics efficiency overall.

3. Commercial Alignment & GTM Strategy

• Own the P&L for your product categories; define pricing, cost-structures, and margin targets.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to build winning Go-To-Market strategies.
• Ensure product alignment with regional and channel-specific requirements (B2B/D2C).

4. Development & Launch Ownership

• Lead cross-functional efforts with Engineering and Sourcing teams to drive product development within timelines.
• Oversee end-to-end launch execution, including packaging design, sales messaging, and digital channel rollout.

5. Performance & Lifecycle Management

• Monitor post-launch performance, including sell-through rates, customer feedback, and return analysis.
• Drive iterative improvements and lifecycle decisions (rationalization vs. innovation) based on data.

• Experience: 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in Product Management or Category Management.
• Domain Expertise: Proven track record in sectors such as Power Tools/Equipment, Pneumatics, Gardening/Outdoor Equipment, or Automotive Aftermarket.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong experience in managing P&L, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to collaborate with engineering/manufacturing teams on physical product specs.
• Data-Driven Mindset: Expert-level proficiency in data analysis, forecasting, and inventory management (experience with E-commerce/Marketplace backends like Amazon Vendor Central is a strong plus).
• Operational Grit: Proven ability to manage the transition from product concept to factory floor to customer doorstep.
• Communication: Excellent stakeholder management skills to align cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment.