Product Manager

SKF•St. Louis, MO

4d•$111,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SKF Lubrication Lifetime Solutions is a leading provider of Automatic Lubrication Systems. To further strengthen our market position, we are expanding our Aftermarket business across multiple regions by building a clear, attractive and accessible aftermarket portfolio. In this role, you will define the right aftermarket portfolio across all product families, with a specific focus on spare parts and accessories, to support efficient repairs for end users. Through your passion for Sales development and Portfolio Sales growth and profit, you will ensure that offer will be accessible, available and correctly pricewise positioned. In this role, you will work closely with Demand Chain, Manufacturing and Sales organizations to implement the Aftermarket Portfolio strategy. You will also collaborate closely with Business Lines and the Marketing teams.

Requirements

University degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Business
Proven experience managing massive data across multiple systems
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or JDE
Strong understanding of marketing principles, including the 4Ps and product mix
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in global markets
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Good understanding of key growth drivers in the aftermarket value chain
As this is a global role, experience from working across functions, countries and cultures is a must, as well as fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Personal interest in environmental impact and innovative thinking, and an ambition to take this interest into reality will be considered a plus.
You will enjoy working here if you like to think “out of the box”, is passionate about learning from others, and willing to lead in a cross-functional, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the Aftermarket Portfolio within the Aftermarket value chain
Define the Aftermarket Portfolio offer strategy and implement it in alignment with customer needs, market trends, business line priorities, and existing internal structures
Steer stock level and part availability and refine those based on market feedback
Support Business Line and Product Managers by guiding them with clear spare part- and accessories rules for their Product line.
Using 4P methodology as a guideline
Track and monitor the Aftermarket net Sales and Profitability levers

Benefits

A key role in a growing our Aftermarket value chain, with opportunity to actively develop yourself, develop others and accelerate the business
The opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with Business Lines, Demand Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing and sales to drive seamless go-to-market activities and execution
Quick market feedback on your direct market contributions/activities
Generous PTO policy
13 paid holidays
Flexible work options available
Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment
Company paid life insurance, STD, LTD
Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discount programs
STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management
401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.