Job DescriptionPosition SummaryLeads the development & execution of short & long-term strategies for assigned Amcor Retail Private Label & Branded product lines. Owns & drives product line strategic fit & profitability for existing & prospective business. Oversight & execution of onboarding new business, product transitions & SKU rationalization. Extensive interaction with segment & functional leaders, & overall cross-functional organization.
Primary Job FunctionsStrategy- Develop and execute the strategic vision for the product line; existing, enhanced & new technology recommendations; includes product development roadmap for channel & product line effectiveness, growth & profitability; champion & lead cross-functionally to achieve the strategic initiatives.
- Provide product assortment and pricing direction for new business opportunities, optimization recommendations for existing business.
- Assess associated strategic investment plans with cross-functional collaboration.
- Collaborate with Sales leadership for top target growth (current & new)
Product Line Profitability- P&L analysis for new business proposals & existing business management; lead the generation of critical inputs for cost analysis.
- Manage new products and customer pricing and profit, collaborating with Finance, Operations, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Sales
- Manage pricing strategies and monitor channel conflict.
- Champion cost-reduction projects; manage product mix and margin erosion on mature items.
- Identify equipment and process technology opportunities to improve cost position.
- Work with Supply Chain for raw material trends and cost-improvement opportunity.
- Effectively analyze ongoing market and competitive intelligence to manage price fit, consumer preferences, and competitor strategies for product and pricing
- Participate in customer meetings and trade events keep up with product trends, channel and consumer influences, and competitive challenges.
Support of Existing Business- Develop appropriate assortment recommendations for new business opportunities & assortment optimization for existing customers; collaborate with Sales for customer insight.
- Work with Sourcing & R&D (product & packaging) to develop appropriate options for new/existing business, including new requirements for newly onboarding business.
- Lead efforts with cross-functional members to effectively manage outgoing business and SKU's, to minimize exposure.
- Collaborate with Marketing & Package Engineering to develop & implement graphic elements for packaging & launches for branded & private label initiatives for new items & items for modification.
- Work with cross-functional teams to define service needs for new/changing/outgoing items.
- Lead cross-functional teams to manage regulatory, compliance and quality initiatives.
- Clear product positioning and communication strategies; collaborate with Marketing, manage product positioning tools, including web, trade, ad, sell sheets, research and presentations.
Competencies Required- Ability to perform category analysis and category management.
• Understanding of profit & loss statement and how commercial and operational activities translate to P&L.
- Ability to work effectively with Sales leaders and internal functional leadership.
- Ability to drive new product development and lead the commercialization of products.
- Team player with ability to influence without direct authority to consistently drive profitable growth.
- Ability to organize, coordinate and direct cross-functional teams; commercial as well as operational.
Education, Experience, Skills- Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin or related field required.
- Preferred 5-7 years experience in Product Management and/or Sales preferred.
- Experience in product management strategy, new product development techniques
- Knowledge of retail and channel strategy management
- Proficiency with analytical tools for P&L and product line assessment for profitability & to Retailer-specific scenarios; and to benchmark consumer interests & influences
- Ability to design and translate effective strategies and tactics to the Sales team.
- Capability to build and foster excellent rapport with Sales and functional leadership and teams.
- Team player with ability to influence without direct authority.
- High proficiency level with MS Office applications
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with demonstrated meeting facilitation skills.
- Ability to work well in high pressure environment, prioritize and multi task.
- Ability to travel (10-5%)
BenefitsAmcor has access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees.
• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location.
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
