Global Product Analyst

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them. Summary The Global Product Analyst (GPA) is accountable for supporting the Global Product Managers in improving global product platform profitability. They will support the GPMs in developing product line strategies, management product lifecycles, and product pricing. The GPAs will work closely with Sales, Technology, and Operations on product line optimization and complexity reduction. GPAs will manage the day to day tasks associated with new product developments, produce improvements, pricing, manufacturing location changes, capacity management, product recommendations, product sales support, and product rationalization. Essential Functions And Responsibilities Supports the Global Product Managers in maximizing the profitability of the product lines P&Ls Increase product platform profitability, establish minimum pricing guidelines by application. Actively manage product lifecycles from creation through obsolescence Work closely with Sales teams to drive sales and business development. Partner with Market Strategy teams to develop benchmarking data and clarify value propositions. Manage new product development efforts and engineering change requests. Coordinate with Marketing, Technology, and Operations for new product launches. Support the GPM in developing Multi-Generational Product Plan strategies for product lines. Support Operations in capacity management and strategic expansion projects. Maintain product literature (TDS, benchmarking, product presentations, product training content) and provide source data for marketing communications and tradeshows. Keep current with applicable regulations and standards. Education/Experience 1 to 3 years of experience in industrial marketing, sales, product management, and product development Minimum of a BA or a BS (preferably in a technical discipline) Experience in filtration/separation strongly preferred. Specific Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc Pricing, segmentation, product positioning, marketing communication, and strategy development Sales and negotiation skills Financial analytics and development of business cases for justification of investments Superior written & verbal communication and presentation skills Product costing and project management skills Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word Up to 15% travel Schedule flexibility for periodic calls with global team members in other time zones Core Competency Requirements The person that assumes this role must possess the following personal attributes necessary for success within H&V to meet our business objectives: Critical thinking – The capability to think out-of-the-box, and to develop critical questions and to identify insights by asking “the 5 whys”. Creativity and Innovation – The capacity to originate new or radical alternatives to traditional methods, approaches, and products. Influence others without authority – The capability to encourage and motivate stakeholders to invest resource into this segment and gain alignment toward a common goal. Outside-in thinking – The capability to balance outside-in and inside-out thinking (market solutions vs. products) Take measured risks – The capability and comfort level to manage ambiguity, make quantified analysis, and take measured risk when needed. Focus on 1-2 critical items – The mentality to identify and focus on the top 1-2 priorities and push them forward amid distractions. Achievement Motivation – The drive and determination to truly “win, reject average performance and set challenging goals for self and others at H&V to achieve major breakthroughs. Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Starting salary at $70,000 Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hollingsworth & Vose