Define and execute the strategy and product development vision for connector systems within the automotive industry. Work interactively with Molex management, engineering, manufacturing and sales to provide customer specific solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. Responsible for product portfolio creation and expansion, roadmap visualization, P&L and driving customer engagements to execute this vision.
What You Will Do In Your Role
TECHNOLOGY and OPERATIONS:
Develop sound points of view on technologies, products, customers, competitors and convert market trends into actionable product line strategies.
Develop a short-term grow strategy to capture current market/revenue growth opportunities as well as a 5-10-year strategic vision on select products.
Own the product roadmap while, in parallel, collaborating with the product development team on a technical roadmap to execute the product strategy.
Define, execute and manage pricing strategy, P&L and manufacturing footprint for product portfolio, including compilation of competitive price points to manage future price erosion.
Responsible for product line transactional activities through daily collaboration with sales, engineering and the manufacturing facilities.
Manage the product lifecycle and portfolio management activities.
Interact with manufacturing plants to lead cost reduction efforts, capacity planning and quality improvement initiatives.
SALES & MARKETING:
Lead customer segmentation and value chain activities to identify key decision makers and design opportunities.
Engage with customers in the development of specifications and technical requirements, which can be used to direct the development of new products, product variants or improvements.
Track and monitor OEM and Tier program launches to support build timing and sample requirements.
Create and deliver technical product trainings and technical brochures to support the global sales force and customers.
Develop growth and penetration strategies for underdeveloped customers and markets
What You Will Bring
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business.
2+ years of relevant sales or business development experience
5+ years of experience working with a manufacturing or engineering organization, preference in the automotive industry.
What Puts You Ahead
Prior experience in Product management
Strong understanding of connector development in the automotive industry
Prior financial and economic thinking
Global work experience
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
