Associate Product Manager

Hoya Vision Care - Lewisville, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Lewisville, TX

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Product Manager is responsible for supporting the HOYA Vision Care North America product team in executing product launches, managing the product lifecycle, and maintaining the existing product portfolio. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize product introduction processes, manage inventory, and ensure product accessibility based on market demand. The Associate Product Manager will also assist in building market share and achieving target pricing while maintaining relationships with external vendors and partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the product team in preparing for and executing product launches and roadmaps.
• Maintain the existing product portfolio and manage product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal new product introduction and implementation processes.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors and lab management partners.
• Assist in developing and executing product tactical plans for various lens products.
• Track product implementation processes, launches, and discontinuation milestones.
• Manage product portfolio and lifecycle from ideation to deployment, including planning and post-launch support.
• Create product technical specifications and assets related to lens products.
• Work with the marketing team to plan and execute marketing materials for product launches.
• Maintain the product team annual budget reporting needs and participate in budget planning processes.
• Assist in product forecasting and manage product setup in key systems.
• Collect and analyze customer, competitor, and market data to formulate recommendations.
• Identify and analyze market research and industry insights to create visibility around the product roadmap.
• Handle daily ad hoc product requests and issue resolutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years related experience in product management or equivalent education and experience.
• Proven experience in product management in a fast-paced multi-national environment.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize work and drive toward desired results.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the optical industry and laboratory settings.
• Experience working in an international and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary.
• Opportunity for professional development and growth within the company.