The Product Line Associate (PLA) executes a strategy that supports the achievement of regional sales growth and profitability. Successful candidates are responsible for product portfolio value proposition, product positioning, as well as optimizing long-term profitability for the FR cable product line. The PLA also acts as a key interface between the Commercial, Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production Planning organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Line Manager (PLM) and Product Team members to execute product life-cycle management strategy and develop both long- and short-term business strategies to maximize profitability and achieve growth.
• Work closely with global counterparts to drive product strategies and champion new product development and timely release through collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Value Creation, Technology, and Manufacturing Operations.
• Interpret market demand and provide forecast input for capacity planning.
• Assist in resolving product, quality, and service issues while balancing customer needs.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and product training for the portfolio under their responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• 3 Years+ Experience in product line management, engineering, operations, manufacturing, or commercial/marketing.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business. MBA preferred.
• Ability to interface with Technology, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to lead and influence product characteristics.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurship with the ability to formulate visions/strategies and predict trends.
• Ability to plan, manage, execute multiple priorities, and perform under pressure.
• Possess strong analytical skills coupled with an understanding of financial statements.
• Possess a strong work ethic and attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and a bias to action.
• Demonstrate proactiveness and deliver results consistently in a timely manner.
• Fluent command of the English language and possess excellent presentation skills.
• Microsoft Suite – excel, word, PowerPoint

Desired

• U.S. Visa – ability to travel to US
• Microsoft Power BI or other data visualization software
• Microsoft Copilot or another AI platform