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Product Manager

Requisition ID: 42621

Job Location(s):

Maumee, OH, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Function: Sales

Work Location Type:

Job Description

The Product Manager is the lead for the product category responsible for implementing growth strategies to drive product profitability, volume, mix, market share improvement, and price. Key responsibilities include: global execution of the product lifecycle strategy, global PANP, global rationalization, global strategic pricing. In addition, the product manager is responsible for working with other Product Managers across the globe.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

+ Includes Sales and PN analytics, collecting Voice of the customer, preparation of SWOT analyzes, preparing/supporting product roadmaps development, fix/grow action items, Strategic initiatives, project and initiative funnels

+ Defining safety stock levels and ABCQ status, Excess and obsolete inventory disposition, BMH data management

+ Analyze regional market & customer needs and prepare business plans for NPD (new product development) and CPE (current product engineering) projects

+ Create forecasts for new product development projects and request safety stock implementations

+ Acquire knowledge on competitors, market share and potential threats to Danfoss from competitors. Use knowledge to better position Danfoss products on the market

+ Manage global portfolio of projects and initiatives for globally assigned product lines

+ Regional lead for implementing strategic pricing. Gives guidance for the OEM quotation reviews in results of core non-core pricing, D part resolving

+ Identify and support cost out opportunities

+ Visit customers and provide customer trainings to support marketing and sales teams

+ Support the development and deployment of marketing programs to drive organic sales for the assigned product lines. Support trade shows, Tech Days and other related National/International forums

Background & Skills

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field

+ 3+ years of experience in product management, product development or business development or related areas.

Preferred:

+ Masters degree / MBA

+ Six Sigma green belt, black belt

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

+ Bonus system

+ Paid vacation

+ Flexible working hours

+ Personal insurance

+ Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

+ Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.