POSITION SUMMARY :
The Product Manager is responsable for a group of products at the manufacturing site level. He/she will expand the existing product range through focused strategy to increase market share and support a sustaining profitability of the product lines on his/her scope.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO BE ACCOMPLISHED :
? Define positioning of product line in market as well as Go-To-Market strategy and prioritization amongst HPLs to optimize overall gross margin of product line
? Identify new business opportunities on existing products and drive their Go-To-Market strategy working closely with sales team.
? Implement pricing strategy rules and lead regular review of their application to maximize profitability
? Optimize Portfolio Profitability through specific strategy in gaining market share, increasing profitability, developing new business opportunities, and driving operations effectiveness.
? Implement relevant Product Training, Collaterals, Sample Kits, Sales Tools including Website content development & up-date to ensure the sales are fully equipped and trained and up-to-date at all times. Ensure promotion materials and marketing actions are in place with the help of Marketing Communication team.
? Coordinate HPLs business throughout the lifecycle being the link between sales, engineering, plant product managers.
? Implement product extension/modification to fill portfolio gaps and Customer Specific products/customization.
? Develop business case screening document to decide Product Extension.
? Review Opportunities/business case, support Product Line manager in prepare AR and be responsible for ROI
? Support Product Line Manager in preparing Monthly Portfolio Review including issues and plan to address those with implementation milestones for anything to do with the Portfolio owned.
? POST-LAUNCH PM
o Product Lifecycle Management
o Expand Design Wins
o Channel Mgmt Plans
o Capacity Analysis
o Cost Reduction Plans
o Profit Max’n Plans
o Improve Promotions
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
? Recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management, Electronics or Engineering
? MBA or equivalent is desired
? Must have at least 5 years of product marketing experience as a preferred candidate.
Exposure in multi-national hi-tech sales / marketing environment is preferred.
? Must have at least 5 years of project management and engineering experience of connector industry.
? Must understand manufacturing processes.
? Familiarity of indigenous business transaction in global countries
? Basic knowledge of ISO14001/ISO9001/IATF16949
SKILLS REQUIRED :
? Strong communication and IT fluency
? Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems
? In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events
? The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
? Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations
? Attention to detail
? Excellent time management and organization
? Business awareness
? Customer service
? Ability to analyze and interpret data
? Able to understand market trends and customer needs
? Technical knowledge and competences
? Adaptability and flexibility
? Enthusiastic and dynamic
? Ethical and responsible
? Self motivated
? Quick learner and eager to develop and improve
? Proficiency in English & Mandarin
? Strong analytical and communication skills
? Ability to consolidate input to formulate plan suited to company's objectives
? Strong leadership skills