PRODUCT MANAGER III

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Product Management Teams manage all aspects of a product, from driving new product development to manufacturing to marketing. They are responsible for overall product strategy, business leadership and capacity plans in order to meet sales and profit targets

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Market Sensing & Strategy Development 

•    Research market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape 

•    Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking 

•    Provide materials to support the go to market strategy, inclusive of channel strategy and partnerships 

•    Work with R&D and operations in the development of new products to meet current and future customer requirements.  

•    Manage the product lifecycle by providing product trend analysis 

 

Develop Business Plan and Data Analysis 

•    Work cross functionally to achieve sales, technology and operations strategies and goals, in line with financial goals.  

•    Regular data analysis to understand the trends, customer, and region segmentation. 

•    Support in developing the PBP (Product Line Business Plan)  

•    Implement pricing policy aligned with Manager of Product Management 

•    Assist in the development of the annual operating plan (Sales and gross or standard margin)  

 

Execution - New Product Development, Launch, Post Launch 

•    Prepare financial analysis in support of new product launch  

•    Lead PAC discussions with management for G1 and G2 opportunities 

•    Provide product information and samples to customers and sales team in support of new product launches 

•    Create RTS requests for new product development projects 

•    Gather product specification and product attribute information for the development of marketing collateral, including e-catalog 

•    Provide product demand forecast inputs to the S&OP process 

•    Perform pricing analysis in preparation of catalog price changes or in response to special pricing requests 

•    Develop the sales forecast for the S&OP plan 

•    Work closely with customers, the sales team, customer service, field application engineering on product development 

•    Work closely with finance on product cost and gross margin analysis to understand cost drivers and increase margins 

•    Analyze excess and obsolete inventory  

•    Assist in championing the resolution of product issues, e.g. delivery, quality, inventory  

•    Coordinate and implement product and applications training 

 

Pricing & Quoting Strategy Development 

  • Prepare quotes in accordance with customer requirements and requests 
  • Analyze previously provided quote packages and determine necessary adjustments 
  • Create pricing and/or costing database for standardized approaches 
  • Coordinate with procurement and finance to ensure quoting strategy meets profitability expectations 

What your background should look like:

  • 5+ years of product management, sales, procurement, business development or other relevant experience 
  • Relevant product or industry experience desired especially in Automotive E-mobility 
  • 4-year technical or business degree required 
  • Advanced degree (MBA) or relevant P&L management experience preferred 

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED 

  • Demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking 
  • Clear, strategic thinker with the ability to execute on priorities 
  • Strong business acumen, good commercial and process understanding 
  • Strong interpersonal, planning, organization, and teamwork skills.  
  • Advanced presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to foster understanding and acknowledgement of critical information both up and down the organization  
  • Ability to work deadlines and challenging targets 
  • 10-25% domestic and international travel
  • US Visa is a must.

 

Location: Hermosillo, Sonora.

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Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Location: 

HERMOSILLO SONORA, SON, MX, 83118

City:  HERMOSILLO SONORA
State:  SON
Country/Region:  MX
Travel:  10% to 25%
Requisition ID:  137244
Alternative Locations: 
Function:  Sales & Marketing


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