NWC MV & LV Product Manager NA

Prysmian • Highland Heights, KY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Prysmian 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. 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level