Product Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective 

The Product Manager is responsible for Identifying market trends and holding holistic responsibility for the respective product groups, taking the business unit strategy into account. 

Essential Functions 

1. Adhering to the approved budget and introducing suitable measures to counteract potential and actual deviations in consultation with the line manager. 
2. Stimulating continuous standardization and optimization of processes and organizational structures and implementing corresponding measures in consultation with the line manager. 
3. Ensuring an optimum exchange of information within the division and with the interfaces. 
4. Documenting efficient and effective processes in the company's internal IT systems. 
5. Developing and implementing an innovative, competitive and economically sustainable product range and a corresponding portfolio strategy for the product groups in the field of responsibility on the basis of the business unit strategy. 
6. Creating and holding product presentations at customer workshops in collaboration with Sales. 
7. Market and competition analysis concerning ingredients and concepts relevant to specific product groups. 
8. Monitoring revenue development and sales activities of the products in the field of responsibility in accordance with defined performance indicators (turnover, sales, market share etc.) and developing and conducting measures for improving the revenue situation in collaboration with Sales. 
9. Providing support in defining the pricing strategy for selected product groups in consultation with Pricing and, if necessary, Sales. 
10. Compiling production information in collaboration with R&I and Global Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs and communicating it in in-house training sessions. 
11. Operative management of innovation projects in collaboration with Innovation Management, R&D and Sales. 
12. Preparing and conducting trade fair appearances in collaboration with Corporate Marketing. 
13. Managing selected target accounts and customer projects, including relationship management in consultation with Sales. 
14. Providing support in the development and implementation of business development strategies for expanding the market share. 
15. Optimal and consequent usage of the digital systems and initiation of optimizations for a penetrating digitization of the business processes 
16. Develop and implement a vibrant, innovative and economically sustainable B2B product portfolio with a corresponding portfolio strategy and clear positioning (USP) for the product group in area of resp. based on the business unit strategy

Supervisory Responsibility 

None

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is occasionally exposed to wet, warm, humid and cold temperatures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is frequently required to sit and stand; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary on occasion depending on work load. This role is located onsite in either Cartersville, GA or Princeton, NJ

Travel

Less than 20%

Required Qualifications 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or other related work experience/education combination
2. 2-5 years’ professional experience in food and/or dairy

Preferred Qualifications 

1. SAP Experience

Safety/ Food Safety:

Döhler USA, Inc. is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for all employees.  It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.  It is also the responsibility of management to do so.

Employee should comply with all policies and procedures, including safety, food safety/security and GMPs.  

Employee should report any unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor or designated party

AAP/EEO Statement 

Döhler USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Döhler USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Döhler USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Döhler USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.