Product Line Specialist

Requisition Number: 73493

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

The Product Line Specialist (PLS) executes a strategy that supports the achievement of global sales growth and profitability.  Successful candidates are responsible for product definition and product positioning, as well as optimizing long-term profitability by balancing value pricing & customer demand position.  The PLS also acts as a key interface between the Commercial, Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production Planning organizations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Work with the Product Line Manager (PLM) and Product Team members to execute product life-cycle management strategy
• Work with the PLM to contribute to the development of both long- and short-term business strategies to maximize profitability and achieve growth
• Contribute to volume/mix optimization decisions for Plug & Play portfolios to improve margin and supply performance
• Champion new product development, qualifications, and timely release through collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Market Development, Technology and Manufacturing Operations
• Collaborate with global counterparts to drive product strategies
• Interpret market demand and provide forecast input for capacity planning
• Provide technical support to develop product literature and promotional brochures
• Own and execute key day-to-day activities for various markets
• Formulate value propositions with commercial team to position against the competition
• Influence supply-chain and procurement to deliver best cost and service
• Provide product training and support to the Customer Care organization
• Lead cross-functional resolution of product, quality, and service issues while balancing customer needs
• Identify opportunities to reduce complexity and costs
• Collect and distribute specialized reports and key product line metrics for analysis

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%, some international

Education and Experience: Required

• Bachelor's Degree (required) – Engineering or Business (preferred) with 2 to 5+ years of business experience - product line management, engineering, manufacturing or commercial/marketing are desired.
• Ability to interface with both Design (Technology) and Manufacturing Engineering teams, to lead and influence product technical characteristics.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurship with ability to formulate visions/strategies and predict trends.
• Possess strong analytical skills coupled with understanding of financial statements.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Power BI

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $100,646.00 - $138,388.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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