Product Specialist Elevator and Escalator

Prysmian Group•Highland Heights, KY

26d

About The Position

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures 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. Elevator & Escalator Business Unit Summary Prysmian Group, with North American 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. The Elevator & Escalator Business Unit, Draka EHC, offers a diverse portfolio of high-quality elevator products including traveling cable, compensation cable, hoistway cable, wire rope, coated steel rope, rope brakes, wireway, harnessing, and lubricants. For escalators and moving walks Draka EHC offers essential handrail solutions, field splicing services, skirt brushes, rollers, replacement parts and more. Role Summary The Product Specialist is responsible for monitoring the performance of the assigned product lines, taking action to achieve sales, maximize operating profit and managing finished goods inventory. Nature & Scope Reporting to the Product Manager, the Product Specialist manages assigned product groups. This role monitors order intake, backlog changes and order outflows to ensure successful execution to the volume and financial commitments of their respective product groups. The product specialist acts as a first line of escalation for our sales team on customer orders that have shifted beyond committed dates and works closely with our supply chain team on prioritization of products within their responsibility.

Requirements

Proficient in statistical tools including data mining, trend analysis, correlation, and forecasting.
Analytical mindset with ability to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions.
Strong attention to detail, persistent attitude with focused drive to overcome obstacles.
Self-starter with ability to work independently and efficiently.
Ability to think and apply LEAN principles to streamline processes relative to Sales, Marketing and Product Management functions; generates new and innovate approaches to problems.
Extremely versatile and comfortable with quickly changing priorities to meet the needs of the business, able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comprehensive business skills and strong financial acumen.
Proactive approach with willingness to bring new ideas to the business.
Strong computer skills, proficient in Excel
BS degree in business, finance, supply chain, or related discipline – required.
Self-starter with ability to work independently and efficiently.
Enthusiastic leader who exhibits passion and excitement over work, has a can-do attitude.
Ability to think and apply LEAN principles to streamline processes relative to Sales, Marketing and Product Management functions; generates new and innovate approaches to problems.
Strong attention to detail, persistent attitude with focused drive to overcome obstacles.
Versatile and comfortable with quickly changing priorities to meet the needs of the business, able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain high personal standards and expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best.
Proficient in statistical tools including data mining, trend analysis, correlation, and forecasting.
Analytical mindset with ability to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comprehensive business skills and strong financial acumen.
Proactive approach with willingness to bring new ideas to the business.
Strong computer skills, proficient in SAP, Excel and Business Objects.

Responsibilities

Coordinates quotation activity for the applicable product categories
Perform customer/product pricing analysis to maximizing profitability
Implement pricing strategies consistent with business strategies
Create and maintain pricing database and reports to maintain a competitive position
Process quote requests in collaboration with Sales, Engineering and Supply Chain
Analyze supply agreements and costs to provide recommendations for pricing strategy
Analyze and update quotation terms and conditions as needed
Work with sales and supply chain to manage surplus and slow-moving inventory
Coordinate the product details within Prysmian’s ERP systems
Manage customer complaints and create reports to analyzing trends and improvement projects
Create reports to monitor KPI’s at both the product and customer level
Research Business Development opportunities on both product and market level, provide analysis and prepare presentations per requests
Support monthly forecast for product group forecast of metric tons, revenue, and margin
Represent team in meetings in absence of the Product Manager
Partner the Business Unit Financial Analyst on projects as assigned
Support the monthly and quarterly hedge process
Manage the quarterly price sheet updates to customers and in Prysmian’s ERP system
Identify best practices and establish, document, and monitor policies and procedures