Unclassified - Shawnee, KS
posted about 1 month ago
At PBI-Gordon Companies, we prioritize our people, pets, and the places they go. As an Assistant Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing assigned product portfolios across various channels, from their inception to discontinuation. Your primary responsibility will be to support product strategies that drive demand over a 1-3 year horizon. You will act as a liaison across departments, ensuring that all aspects of the product lifecycle are managed effectively. This position is integral to our commitment to integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride, and we invite you to grow with us. In this role, you will participate in and lead cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle, including the discontinuation phase. You will be responsible for achieving gross profit targets for your assigned products, which includes establishing pricing strategies and proposing discounts and allowances to support necessary programs and activities. Managing the supply chain is also a key aspect of your role, where you will oversee all elements of the product portfolio, including regulatory compliance, packaging, volume forecasting, and production management. You will measure the performance of your product line against outlined goals, analyzing data by SKU and total brand. A deep understanding of market conditions, competitor information, and consumption research will be essential for your success. Additionally, you will assist in developing marketing strategies to achieve sales targets and organize product training materials, presentations, and promotional activities. Supporting Product Managers in evaluating production and S&OP opportunities will also be part of your responsibilities, as well as assisting in the product setup process during launch phases across all channels. Other duties may be assigned as needed.