NWC MV & LV Product Manager NA

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.

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
• Aids 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
• Performs customer/product profitability analysis, operating as a key contributor towards maximizing profitability of the business
• Participates in critical customer meetings and customer scorecard reviews as needed
• Reviews/approval responsibility for customer complaint system (ZClaim) and creates reports for analyzing customer complaint trends and identification of potential improvement projects
• Reviews monthly service metrics with Supply Chain to ensure customer expectations are met
• Partners with Supply Chain specialist to review of inventory levels, recommend appropriate adjustments
• Manages 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
• Maintains performance metrics including but not limited to forecast, service, and operating profit; recommends gap closure plans when necessary
• Works with outside sales and sales agents on customer and market strategies
• Provides technical and commercial support to sales regions
• Coordinates new product development with Engineering
• P&L management
• Annual Management Planning
• Long Term Strategic Planning

Key Job 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
• 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
• Travel Potential trips to customer locations, manufacturing sites, and trade shows (

Education

• Desired Background: Bachelor’s degree with a preference in Marketing, Business Administration, Supply Chain or Finance
• Experience: 5+ years’ experience in a combination of product management, sales, or supply chain
• Experience working in different business units a plus

Characteristics

• 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

Job Offer Fraud Alert

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.