All Battery Product Manager

Interstate Batteries•Urbandale, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The All Battery Product Manager will serve as the subject matter expert for assigned All Battery product categories. They will take the lead in product strategy execution, provide technical support, and work with suppliers to develop new products to meet market needs.

Requirements

Bachleor’s degree in Marketing or related field required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management
Effective communicator (oral and written)
Proven track record of collaborating and working with a cross-functional team
Strong problem solver with the ability to think outside the box
Able to work independently with proper levels of prioritization and follow through
Ability to multi-task while being detail oriented under minimal supervision
Proven analytical capability
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Execute product line strategy to support the vision and strategy of the overall All Battery product category
Execute product development steps with suppliers, quality, purchasing, and category manager to meet the needs of new product projects
Support the business with technical expertise
Answer research requests (sales and store questions) in a complete and timely manner
Coordinate with quality to approve and disqualify products from multiple sources to help eliminate supply risks and maintain quality
Own the line review process to manage product life cycles and support category strategy
Ensure product meets all applicable environmental and legal requirements and that required product certifications are obtained
Support and implement Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) initiatives, as assigned
Support All Battery RFQ with product expertise input and award recommendations
Ensure product cross references, SAP product data, product spec sheets and product portal are maintained with accurate information
Ensure accuracy of product information entered on new product PCN
Supports All Battey Marketing in the development of product catalogs
Utilize supplier relationships to understand product updates and new technologies
Ensure products meet the requirements of our ISO 13485 Quality Management System (QMS)
Meet with suppliers in coordination with procurement as needed