Product Line Manager

Job Summary

The Product Line Manager - Interconnect optimizes the development and performance of assigned product lines. The job holder builds relationships with key supplier stakeholders and serves as a trusted and collaborative partner. Product Line Managers create value by improving product line revenue and market share, delivering market intelligence and spotting opportunity, improving ROI and helping to ensure quality and delivery.

Job Responsibilities and Daily Tasks

• Manage Chemicals & Lubricants product line.
• To be successful in this role, the candidate needs to have direct industry experience in the aftermarket distribution of aerospace chemicals and lubricants.
• Manage and communicate the financial performance of product lines including performance-to-budget, ROI, margin, and macro inventory levels.
• Manage the product line assortment and strategic pricing strategy; analyzes industry trends, customer requirements, and market/competitor data for strategic product intelligence and opportunities for increasing sales and performance.
• Lead the strategic and entrepreneurial development efforts of product lines including investments, appropriate risk taking, and growth.
• Provide technical product support to internal and external customers, including guidance in response to customer inquiries, LTA proposals, and RFQ’s and serves as the technical liaison between suppliers, the market, and the organization.
• Lead the organization to opportunity through product training, campaigns, tools and business intelligence reporting, direct consultation and support for Sales and Business Development, and other efforts aimed at initiating and building awareness within the organization for their product line potential, innovative solutions, opportunities and challenges.
• Manage various projects as required to meet customer, supplier and organizational needs.
• Identify supplier needs and challenges and position Proponent as their ideal partner for mutual success.

Requirements for Success

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, 5+ years of experience specifically focused on Aerospace Chemical and Lubricant products and suppliers.
• Understanding of VAD (value added distribution) is required.
• Deep knowledge of Aerospace chemical and lubricant suppliers, competitive landscape, and market.
• 5+ years of related work experience in aerospace such as product- or program management, supplier management, business development, or sales.
• Financial acumen, Advanced MS Office skills, including reporting & analytical functions of Access, Excel and Power BI.

About the Role

Product Line Managers play a crucial role in driving revenue and market share for assigned product lines. They build relationships with key supplier stakeholders and serve as trusted partners, focusing on continuous learning and improvement.

Company Culture

As an employee-owned company for over 30 years, Proponent fosters a culture where employees have a strong personal investment in the company's success. This culture is characterized by values-driven actions, integrity, agility, empathy, and intelligence. Employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision plans, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a 401(k) plan, vacation, sick, and holidays, and flexible work arrangements.