Product Manager

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That’s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that’s carried us for more than 65 years – a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Product Manager supports the entire product lifecycle and is responsible for driving the overall success and profitability of the product. This role will partner with cross-functional teams, set product strategy, and ensure products market success.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
• Coordinate organizational responses to small to mid-level complexity product projects (new products, product changes, bids, rollouts, new customer programs, etc.).
• Qualify project(s) & determine parameters.
• Assist in business case development for new product(s) and project(s).
• Compile data and review analysis to determine the best solution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop product concepts and proposals; suggest design alternatives.
• Develop pricing recommendations with guidance, based on market conditions, competitive data and capacity. May extrapolate simple manufacturing costs.
• Prepare materials needed to support implementation, i.e. drawings, brochures, quotes, business rules, catalog pages, samples, etc.
• Support cross-functional team/s to help “sell” the project.
• May run small to medium scale projects in partnership with the engineer team to reduce product and program costs, or otherwise streamline manufacturing or product offering.
• Manage medium sized product implementations, ensure successful start-up, and work with multi-disciplinary teams as the project leader for product launches.
• Work cross-functionally to determine the best blend of cost, function, and aesthetics to meet customer expectations.
• Identify market segment trends, suggest new products, and new applications for existing products.
• Provide account product support as required, including customer visits, product presentations, and input on merchandising plans.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Intermediate knowledge of competition and offerings; stays abreast of market and retail conditions.
• Support new supplier development, purchased material, and/or cost management.
• Support the resolution of quality issues.
• Support forecast and provide input for the inventory management process.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor degree in business, marketing, communications, advertising or related field preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, store fixture industry, sales, advertising, customer experience, or related field, if degreed. Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing, store fixture industry, sales, advertising, customer experience, or related field, if non-degreed.

Required Skills

• Proficient time management, organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Facilitator who can direct projects using corporate resources from various departments.
• Ability to accurately read store floor plans & manufacturing production drawings.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate presentation skills.
• Good sales skills.
• Intermediate PC skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Access, Oracle applications) and the ability to quickly learn new applications.
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles (gross/contribution margin analysis, payback calculation, project justification, etc.).

Preferred Skills

• In-depth knowledge of computer applications including Business Planning and Control System (BPCS), Oracle bills, routes, order entry, pricing, and invoicing systems.
• Basic understanding of regulatory issues.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Ability to travel on short notice (less than 24 hours).
• May require installing fixtures, must have the ability to lift 40 lbs.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required