Category Manager - Chromebooks & MII

Role Overview

TheSenior Specialist - Consumer Make in India & Category Managementwill primarily be responsible for driving Lenovo India'sConsumer Make in India (MII) strategy and execution, while also managing key category, alliance, and consumer-insights responsibilities.

The role will work closely withLenovo AP teams, manufacturing partners, supply chain, product teams, finance, strategic technology partners, and global stakeholdersto identify and execute opportunities for local manufacturing, ensure supply readiness, and support the growth and profitability of the Consumer business.

In addition, the role will own theConsumer Chromebook category, manage strategic technology alliances, and provide actionable consumer and market insights to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Make in India - Primary Responsibility

• Own and manage theend-to-end Consumer Make in India process, from product identification and feasibility assessment through manufacturing readiness and execution.
• Assess the Consumer product portfolio and identifyproducts/categories suitable for local manufacturing in India.
• Evaluate business, operational, supply-chain and commercial considerations for bringing products into local manufacturing.
• Coordinate closely withAP teamsto align product roadmaps, manufacturing plans, supply requirements and MII priorities.
• Work withmanufacturing teams and partnersto drive execution, readiness and successful ramp-up of MII products.
• Manageforecast, supply and demand planningfor locally manufactured products and proactively identify supply risks and gaps.
• Work cross-functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance and Operations teams to ensure smooth execution of MII initiatives.
• Track key MII milestones, issues, dependencies and business impact, and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improvelocalization, cost competitiveness, supply resilience and operational efficiency.
• Support Lenovo's broader India manufacturing and localization strategy, including relevant government initiatives and programs.

2. Consumer Chromebook Category Management

• Own theConsumer Chromebook categoryand manage the overall category business performance.
• DriveP&L management, including revenue, margin, cost and profitability objectives.
• Manage end-to-endsupply, demand, forecasting and inventoryfor the Chromebook portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to improve portfolio performance, inventory health and overall category profitability.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to manage product lifecycle, supply constraints, launches and business priorities.

3. Strategic Alliance Management

• Coordinate with alliance partners on business initiatives, product programs, joint activities and relevant Consumer priorities.
• Ensure effective internal alignment and execution of partner-led programs.

4. Consumer Category Insights & Market Intelligence

• Own theGfK relationship and end-to-end consumer market intelligence processfor the Consumer business.
• Manage and utilizeGfK, IDC and other relevant consumer/market reportsto generate actionable business insights.
• Analyze market trends, category performance, competitive movements, pricing and consumer dynamics.
• Translate market data into clear recommendations for product, category, pricing and business strategy.
• Own theAP BMS deck end-to-end, ensuring accurate, timely and insightful reporting of Consumer business performance.
• Develop regular management insights and presentations to support decision-making by senior leadership.

Key Deliverables / Success Measures

• Successful execution of theConsumer Make in India roadmapand localization targets.
• Identification and successful transition of appropriate Consumer products to local manufacturing.
• Improved supply availability, forecast accuracy and inventory health for MII products.
• Strong financial and operational performance of theConsumer Chromebook category.
• Effective management of strategic technology alliances and partner programs.
• Generation of actionable insights that contribute toConsumer business growth, profitability and market competitiveness.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree inBusiness, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or a related discipline MBA is preferred.
• 5-10 years of relevant experiencein consumer electronics, technology, PC, manufacturing, supply chain, category management, business management or a related field.
• Strong understanding ofMake in India, local manufacturing and supply-chain processes.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects involving regional/global teams.
• Strong business acumen with experience inP&L, forecasting, supply-demand planning and business performance management.
• Experience working with technology partners, OEM/ODM partners or ecosystem stakeholders is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate market/business data into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in amatrixed, fast-paced and globally connected organization.