Global Product Manager - North Brunswick, United States - DöhlerGroup

Description

The Role:

• Proactively develop and implement an innovative, competitive and sustainable product range and a corresponding portfolio strategy for the product segment "Taste Modulation" within the Global Business Unit Taste
• Manage and drive the continuous improvement of the Global assortment and the regional implementation
• Monitor revenue and profit development and sales activities of the product range and develop and set corrective actions accordingly
• Define product range of existing and innovative products
• Work closely together with peer teams of R&D, Marketing, Pricing, Supply Chain and Sales to communicate innovations of the product groups
• Thoroughly analyze markets in order to find new opportunities in regard to raw materials, technologies, concepts and products
• Continuously drive Idea to Market projects proposing new ideas in terms of product ranges to fill gaps in current portfolio
• Drive multi-disciplinary projects through horizontal leadership, and coordination skills among different areas to conclude projects on time
• Actively monitor markets & competitors through portfolio benchmarking and prepare competitive Analysis

Candidate Profile

• Experience in the field of product management in the beverage, food or chemical industry
• Technical experience and sales experience could be beneficial
• Successfully completed degree in food technology, general business administration or a similar qualification
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and a structured, effective and responsible style of working
• Hands-On experience in project and time management
• Motivation to drive Business to excellence in a new and challenging environment
• Business Fluent in English, Spanish or Portuguese could be a plus
• Convincing and enthusiastic communication and presentation skills at all business levels, ability to work independently as well as in a team
• A result-driven, entrepreneurial and self-motivated personality
• Willingness to travel internationally

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

Typical office environment but the employee can be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. as well as loud environments while working in the labs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position Type

This is a full-time position

Travel

Approximately 20-30%

Safety/ Food Safety:

Döhler USA, Inc. is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for all employees. It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times. It is also the responsibility of management to do so.

Employee should comply with all policies and procedures, including safety, food safety/security and GMPs.

Employee should report any unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor or designated party.

AAP/EEO Statement

Döhler USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Döhler USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Döhler USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Döhler USA, Inc.'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.