SKU Category Manager

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Johor Bahru, Johor, MYS
In-Office
Senior level
Appliances • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage and optimize SKU portfolios and master data, lead SKU lifecycle and product-related projects, drive process improvements, and lead a team of Product Engineers and Project Managers to deliver SKU and product objectives while ensuring data governance and stakeholder alignment.
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About Dyson

Dyson is a global technology company renowned for inventing and manufacturing differentiated, high-performing products, from vacuum cleaners and purifiers to personal care and lighting. With a relentless focus on innovation, advanced R&D, and operational excellence, Dyson employs more than 14,000 people globally.

As we expand our global operations footprint, we seek exceptional leaders to drive excellence in our SKU function.

Roles & Responsibilities

Product Management

  • Partner closely with Category and Commercial teams to define, maintain, and optimize SKU portfolios and product ranges.
  • Manage SKU master data within product databases and systems, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance standards.
  • Work closely with Product Category Heads and take ownership of SKU lifecycle management, from product creation and range confirmation through to obsolescence.
  • Ensure effective delivery of SKU-related processes, SOPs, and product data management requirements.

Project Management

  • Lead and coordinate product-related projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery against agreed objectives, timelines, and milestones.
  • Manage Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO) through structured review processes and governance forums.
  • Establish and facilitate effective meeting cadences to ensure timely escalation and resolution of project risks and issues.
  • Provide clear visibility and reporting to Category Leadership and SKU Management Leadership teams.
  • Lead change initiatives and process improvement projects to enhance team efficiency, effectiveness, and business performance.

People Management

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Engineers and Project Managers to deliver business objectives.
  • Manage resource planning, workload allocation, and team capacity to support operational requirements.
  • Drive performance management through regular feedback, coaching, and development planning.
  • Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with strong expertise in product management, including product/BOM approval, SKU creation, and SKU lifecycle management.
  • Minimum 2 years of product project management experience, working closely with Heads of Product, Heads of Marketing, and Marketing Managers.
  • Proven ability to collaborate and influence senior stakeholders across Product, Marketing, and Commercial functions.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability, with at least 1 year of experience leading teams or influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong continuous improvement mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing efficiency enhancements.
  • Proven track record of driving solutions, resolving complex issues, and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy and governance.

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Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, including product/BOM approval, SKU creation, and SKU lifecycle management
  • Minimum 2 years of product project management experience working with Heads of Product and Marketing
  • Proven ability to collaborate and influence senior stakeholders across Product, Marketing, and Commercial functions
  • At least 1 year of leadership experience leading teams or influencing cross-functional stakeholders
  • Strong continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach to efficiency enhancements
  • Proven track record of driving solutions, resolving complex issues, and presenting recommendations to senior leadership
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy and governance

Dyson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dyson and has not been reviewed or approved by Dyson.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision offerings are broad, paired with company‑paid life and disability coverage, plus EAP, backup care, and wellness incentives. Employer‑funded healthcare dollars and premium‑discount or Lifestyle Spending Account options further enhance coverage value.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is consistently advertised on U.S. postings. This provides predictable retirement support across roles.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs, commuter benefits, and notable product discounts supplement core coverage. Wellness incentives and a Lifestyle Spending Account expand lifestyle support beyond medical plans.

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The Company
HQ: Singapore
13,356 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs over 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas

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