Product Manager

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The Converter and Distribution business group has an immediate need for a Product Manager to support our Converter and Custom product line.

Position Summary

In collaboration with product line director, the role drives the development and execution of both short and long term strategies for consumer film product lines. Works closely with segment/functional leaders, sales personnel, R&D, and manufacturing to assist in driving overall product line profitability and efficiency.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Strategy:

• Work cross functionally to update, communicate and implement the strategic vision for the business.
• Identify internal and external business needs along with growth opportunities.
• Define and develop strategic investment plans to support growth and profitability improvement.
• Understand the market requirements and consumer trends to inform and shape the strategy.
• Conduct market research to drive innovation and growth.
• Gather competitive intelligence to set product requirements and differentiated value propositions.
• Provide product and pricing recommendations for new opportunities.
• Participate in customer meetings and trade events to drive growth.

Multi Generation Product Planning:

• Develop and execute 1-year and 3-year product development roadmap for product line effectiveness, growth and profitability.
• Define and develop next generation products, collaborating with Sales, Technical and cross-functional teams.
• Manage allocation of technical resources to the most impactful projects.
• Manage all aspects of new product launches and cross customer promotional opportunities.
• Provide oversight for product line specific competitive information.

Product Line Profitability:

• Manage new product and customer pricing and profit, collaborating with Finance, Operations, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Sales.
• Monitor market pricing and provide input on competitive landscape.
• Champion cost-reduction projects; manage product mix and margin erosion on mature items.
• Identify changes in equipment and process technology to improve cost position.
• Work with Supply Chain for raw material sourcing, validation and cost-improvement.

Support of Existing Business:

• Collaborate with Sales leadership for top target growth (current and new)
• Develop clear product positioning and communication strategies; collaborate with Marketing, manage product positioning tools, including web, trade, ad, sell sheets, research and presentations.
• Lead cross-functional teams to bring solution to resolve quality initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define service needs for new/changing/outgoing items
• Maintain oversight for new and modified products; working with Marketing, Corporate Creative teams and Packaging Design in determining packaging requirements and art work.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Ability to extract item-level sales data, organize, analyze and draw conclusions
• 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 organize, coordinate and direct cross-functional teams; commercial as well as operational
• 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

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. MBA preferred.
• 5+ years Product Management in manufacturing experience or comparable combined experience in commercial and finance functions.
• Solid understanding of business functions Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, etc.
• High proficiency level with MS Office applications required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with demonstrated meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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When you join Amcor, you will have 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)