Product Manager – Custom Cable Assemblies

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the commercial and operational success of the OEM cable assembly sector within the Custom Engineered Solutions division.

• Convert business data into insights that enable better decision-making and enhanced financial outcomes.

• Manage the strategy, positioning, and lifecycle of designated OEM cable and harness assembly product lines.

• Identify gaps in the portfolio, potential growth areas, opportunities for cost reduction, and product priorities.

• Gain a deep understanding of customer applications, requirements, volumes, sourcing strategies, and competitive options.

• Assist Sales and customer interactions with product strategies, positioning, and technical/commercial expertise.

• Drive new product launches and lifecycle decisions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Collaborate on manufacturability, capacity, quality, timing, tooling, materials, and cost considerations.

• Gather, cleanse, and analyze data related to sales, margins, pricing, forecasts, backlog, and inventory.

• Formulate recommendations to enhance profitability, pricing strategies, inventory performance, and customer service.

• Track commodity markets, including copper, and assist with pricing adjustments and metals escalation initiatives.

• Review customer pricing and maintain price lists that reflect approved agreements, cost inputs, and margin objectives.

• Create dashboards and analytical tools utilizing Oracle, S2K, Excel, and business intelligence platforms.

• Work in partnership with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and Strategic Account Managers.

• Present business performance, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience in product management, commercial analytics, demand planning, supply chain, pricing, or a comparable analytical role within manufacturing or industrial distribution.

• Strong analytical abilities in evaluating sales, margins, inventory, forecasting, pricing, and operational performance.

• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel functionalities.

• Familiarity with ERP and business intelligence systems.

• Exceptional communication and project management capabilities.

• Ability to convert complex business data into actionable insights.

• Capacity to work remotely within the Eastern or Central time zones.

• Willingness to travel approximately quarterly, primarily to GCG facilities.

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience with custom cable assemblies, wire and cable products, or other engineered electrical products is advantageous.

• Knowledge of commodity pricing, copper escalation programs, and various ERP systems is preferred.

• Experience in developing dashboards and reporting tools is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus contingent on company and individual performance.

• Comprehensive health insurance with several plan options (CDHP and PPO).

• Company-sponsored life and disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Options for supplemental insurance.

• Paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and compassionate care leave.

• Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, and telehealth services.

• Dental and vision coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts with company contributions.

• Pet insurance available.

• Legal services provided.

• Identity theft protection services.

• A people-first culture that values employees as essential assets.