About the job
Vilgain is expanding its presence in nutrition, home care, and lifestyle products, with a strong base in Brno. As the company grows in the food and e-commerce markets, the team is looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead the shelf-stable food categories. This position requires a mix of product expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to build and maintain supplier partnerships.
Role overview
The Senior Product Manager will oversee assigned shelf-stable food categories from concept through launch. Based in Brno, Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia, this role covers the full product journey, ensuring products meet both market needs and company standards.
What you will do
- Take full ownership of specific shelf-stable food categories, managing them end to end.
- Guide products from the initial brief through development and launch.
- Identify and collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, and packaging partners. Manage purchasing and supplier relationships.
- Monitor market trends and identify new opportunities for growth.
- Work closely with production, quality, and purchasing teams to maintain product availability, quality, lead times, and supplier capacity.
- Partner with marketing to support product launches.
Requirements
- Background in category management, product management, or private label development within the food or FMCG sector.
- Strong knowledge of shelf-stable food products, supplier markets, and the complete product lifecycle.
- Strategic thinking about categories, with attention to detail.
- Commercial focus on margin, pricing, volume, differentiation, forecasting, and product performance.
- Sound judgment in product prioritization, understanding portfolio balance.
- Ownership mindset and a drive for results, comfortable working in a busy environment.
- Motivation to launch products that perform well both in Czechia and internationally.
Benefits
- Work at a growing e-commerce company where contributions are noticed and valued.
- Supportive colleagues who combine hard work with enjoyment.
- Five weeks of vacation and a Multisport card to support well-being.
