NWC MV & LV Product Manager NA

Prysmian Group•Highland Heights, KY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution , as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector . We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian! Position Description Product Manager – MV Network Components Situation Summary : Prysmian, with local headquarters in Highland Heights, Kentucky, is a leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for the communications, energy, industrial and specialty markets. The Company offers competitive strengths in such areas as breadth of product line, brand recognition, distribution and logistics, service and operating efficiency. Communications wire and cable products transmit low-voltage signals for voice, data, video and control applications. Energy cables include low-, medium- and high-voltage power distribution and power transmission products. The Industrial and Specialty segment is comprised of application-specific cables for uses such as electrical power generation (traditional fuels, alternative and renewable sources, and distributed generation), the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, mining, industrial automation, marine, military and aerospace applications, power applications in the telecommunications industry, and other key industrial segments. Position Summary : The Product Manager is responsible for monitoring the performance of the assigned product groups, taking action to achieve the sales, operating profit and finished goods inventory plan and recommending alternative tactics to improve financials.

Requirements

Strong computer skills, proficient in Excel
Proficiency in statistical tools including data mining, trend analysis, correlation and forecasting
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and be an influencer within a matrix organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to think and act LEAN in order to streamline process appropriately relative to all Sales, Marketing and Product Management functions

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with a preference in Marketing, Business Administration, Supply Chain or Finance
5+ years’ experience in a combination of product management, sales, or supply chain
Experience working in different business units a plus
Creative, critical and analytical thinking ability
High business acumen with comprehensive business skills
High energy and urgency level to maintain fast paced environment
Passionate, competitive, tactical and aggressive in thinking and style
Cross functional Team player who can motivate, energize, and be persuasive
Document and process management skills
Ability to receive and react to feedback
Displays leadership and the ability to manage people and projects
Data driven decision making
Proficient in conflict resolution
Capable of talent evaluation and development

Responsibilities

Coordinates quotation activity for the applicable product categories
Implements pricing strategies consistent with overall business strategies
Creates and maintains competitive pricing database and reports as necessary to understand market environment and competitive position
Assists the Inside Sales team in the coordination of cost/engineering/manufacturing information required for quotations
Reviews and analyzes product cost, pricing and product mix for daily quotation activity
Reviews and updates quotation terms and conditions for coordination with the formal quotation process
Responsible for major bids contractual pricing
Perform customer/product profitability analysis, operating as a key contributor towards maximizing profitability of the business
Participate in critical customer meetings and customer scorecard reviews as needed
Review/approval responsibility for customer complaint system (ZClaim) and create reports for analyzing customer complaint trends and identification of potential improvement projects
Review monthly service metrics with Supply Chain to ensure customer expectations are met
Partner with Supply Chain specialist to review of inventory levels, recommend appropriate adjustments
Manage the quality of inventory in conjunction with Sales and Supply Chain with responsibility to manage the surplus, slow moving and obsolete inventory system
Responsible for monthly product specific forecast of units, revenue, and contribution margin
Monitor performance metrics including but not limited to forecast, service, and operating profit; recommending gap closure plans when necessary
Work with outside sales and sales agents on customer and market strategies.
Provide technical and commercial support to sales regions
Product/MPG responsibility
Coordinate new product development with Engineering
P&L management
Annual Management Planning
Long Term Strategic Planning