Head of Product | Tech

Summary / Objective:Responsible for managing the product line to ensure the material availability for sale. Management of product life cycles for domestic and imported products. Market analysis on existing and/or future competitive technologies. Support sales by making sure inventory is sufficient, manufacturing is planned, and product is delivered. Ability to work across Japanese American cultural lines.Data EntryProblem Solving CapabilityAbility to work in cross-functional teams: Sales, Manufacturing, Planning, and Customer.Ability to perform Customer/Prospect presentations on products and services.Support the process and systems for budgeting product demand, forecasting and production planning. Help set priorities for production and help maintain appropriate inventory levels to ensure product availability.Technical Data Sheets, Line Cards, and promotional literature.Manage Website Entries for product line to ensure update and accurate information.Manage Input of data from sales for Budget and Forecasts.Maintain data based on budgets, forecasts, and actual sales by product line.Provide market analysis of product segments, by application and end use. Identify product requirements for new or existing markets, coordinate programs with sales, tech service, product development and manufacturing to develop and introduce these products.Collect and analyze market share data, import, and export data and other sources of information for market awareness.Coordinate product supply for sales to domestic/international customers and international subsidiaries for products produced in region and/or imported from subsidiaries.Coordinate import of products from International Company Subsidiaries.Recommend resource requirements for the strategy, including the coordination of tech service, application development, product development, marketing, and sales.Conduct sales and product analysis reviews per Business Manager Frequency.Ability to Travel Internationally and Domestically.Own and manage slow-moving and unhealthy inventory by tracking aging stock, implementing mitigation strategies with production, and coordinating with sales, marketing, and operations to reduce financial impact.Coordinate with sales and business development to refine forecasting by integrating real-time sales data, historical trends, and production planning insights to prevent excess inventory buildup and secure the right products for customers and the right time.Qualifications: Required Education / Experience:5-10 years of experience in chemical-related business, specifically in supply chain, marketing, product management, or planning.College degree in business or technology related field.8/10 minimum level of competency in Microsoft Excel is a must. 8/10 minimum level of competency in SAP, particularly with S/4HANA, is a must.General knowledge of PowerPoint and MS Access or related data management systems is desired. Ability to analyze sales data (Historical, Forecast, and budget) and recommend plans or actions to ensure supply.My client's company is THE multi-billion dollar global technology leader and developer in their segment of the chemical industry. They're well-known for focusing on both the personal side as well as the professional side of a person's career by providing a modern team environment. This Product Manager position comes with a base salary of up to $137,000 (depending on experience), sign-on bonus, annual bonus potential of 8-12%, strong paid relocation, and an outstanding (but low cost) benefits package.