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Purpose of Position
Provide global leadership for the Spherical Roller Bearings (SRB) Product Groups. The primary objective is to drive profitable growth of the product line in both the OEM and distribution markets through strategy development and execution.
Primary objectives include:
Developing strategies and leading the execution of tactics to improve product line vitality
Drive profitable growth in both OE and distribution market through strategy development and execution
Optimize the product portfolio through lifecycle management and cost reduction tactics
Responsible for the development and implementation of the global product strategy and tactics in alignment with market strategy to ensure long term growth and competitiveness.
The individual assumes the lead role in defining and implementing tactics to achieve targets for sales revenue growth through sales support, new product launches and lifecycle management, pricing strategy, cost, and asset management as defined in the product strategy by working with key functional areas such as (Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Engineering, Finance, R&D).
Essential Responsibilities
Define the strategy to achieve profitable growth via a product plan incorporating:
Competitive benchmarking (Product, footprint, cost structure, price analytics)
Life cycle analytics
Footprint strategy (interface with Process Design & Development and Supply Chain)
Channels to market
Cross-functional business planning alignment for priority projects
Define tactics and lead cross-functional execution including:
New product launch definition, execution, and commercialization
Growth initiatives related to promotion, inventory, structural cost reduction efforts, etc.
Participation in business processes requiring product management representation such as OSMI, price changes,business planning, long range forecasting, etc.
Tactic implementation:
Project management
Management by influence across the organization
Technical/Functional Skills Required
Exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills
Strategic thinking
P&L management and planning
Ability to manage and influence across the organization
Results-based leadership skills
Strong/advanced project management skills
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degreein Engineering and 10-15years of relevant experience (including technical, marketing, financial, Program Management and NPD).
Master's degree in Business or Engineeringpreferred.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual
