Product Management - Product Line Manager

Summary:
Responsible for supporting the management of the current state baseline product portfolio and the development of a product roadmap for future state.

Duties:

• Drive Product Roadmap and implementation of the category.
• Ability to lead the development and maintenance teams assigned to the product category.
• Follow PLCM best practices.
• Managing product categories via multi-faceted analysis of baseline portfolio.
• Development of channel, product and pricing strategies.
• Work cross functionally as required, including Sales/Marketing team and customer interaction.
• Leverage VOC input in formulating product strategies.
• Monitor competitor product offerings to maintain competitive industry position.
• Stay current with changing technology and government regulations that drive industry trends.
• Attend trade shows and/or conferences as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and/or demonstrated acquired appropriate level of experience.
8+ years of demonstrated product management experience in a B2B environment.
Working understanding of parts distribution business model.
New product development experience desired.
International sourcing experience desired.
Exposure to a range of manufacturing processes is a plus.
Familiarity with ACES, PIES and PIM.
Familiarity with ERP systems.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective oral and written communication.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Capable of multi-tasking and shifting priorities in a fast pace dynamic environment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Mechanical/technical aptitude.
Technical understanding of OPE, Power Sports, Marine Equipment and Automotive parts.
Working understanding of replacement parts market(s), including structure, players, competitors, and supply chain.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:
Heated and air-conditioned office.