Accell Group

Procurement

• Develop and maintain the annual model planning, including off-cycle or demand-driven product introductions.
• Represent the brand’s product line-up and new product introductions (NPIs); act as the go-to person for internal stakeholders and create supporting materials as needed.
• Define innovation priorities in collaboration with the Brand Manager; manage the product and innovation roadmap.
• Brief product teams and support the development of new product concepts aligned with brand and market needs.
• Provide the Brand Team with proposals to improve the current offering, develop product and consumer pricing strategies, reduce complexity, and support innovation.
• Act as gatekeeper and owner of the innovation process; maintain timelines, manage deliverables, and align internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with Strategy & Operations to make decisions based on consumer insights, retail performance, sales data, and market feedback.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align product strategies with marketing, sales, and operational plans.

Category Manager – Haibike