Manager Marketing Portfolio Management-China
- Shanghai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support business unit Vice President, General Manager and/or Directors in creation and execution of BU strategy
- Analyze markets, competitors, and macroeconomic trends to identify risks and opportunities.
- Identify target markets with current & potential competitive differentiation
- Work with commercial leaders globally to identify growth opportunities and support regional teams (personally and through product management resources).
- Work with commercial leaders globally to identify market share threats and develop countermeasures (pricing, innovation, partnerships, etc.)
- Manage creation of strategic (5 year) and annual plans including base business plan and growth initiatives and monitor progress-to-plan through-out year.
- Complies with all Kennametal ethical and policy guidelines.
- Identify market needs for new product development, develop NPD business case & prioritize NPD projects
- Deploy strategic pricing programs and methodologies (indirect & direct discounting programs, portfolio price setting, volume discounts, minimum order quantities, differentiated lead times, finders fees, lost leaders, etc.)
- Establish processes and expectations for product training, value proposition development, product lifecycle planning, conducting voice-of-customer, developing NPD specifications, and collaborating with operations, engineering and marketing communications.
- Other duties as assigned to support business success
- 4 yr secondary degree plus advanced degree preferred in Engineering or Business/Marketing.
- At least 6 years in Manufacturing Industry.
- 3-5 years' experience in managing people, processes and/or products.
- Strategic thinking & analytical skills required.
- Leading multi-functional collaboration and/or project management experience preferred.
- Industry experience related to business unit market segments preferred.