Senior Specialist – Product Management at Defy Appliances

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create long-term and short-term product range plans
• To maintain the Key product development files: NPI, SKU Monitor, Model retail pricing target, Product Introduction Calendar
• To support the co-ordination of new product development issues
• To monitor, manage and communicate internally all relevant legislations affecting all products
• To work closely with the production plants providing product briefs and to guide them on product design, feature trends and to keep to date on market related costs
• To provide effective and timely communication and support to internal customers such as Sales, Customer Support, Supply Chain and Service teams on all product related issues including: performance, market positioning, technical and commercial issues to ensure internal customers are up to date with all product related issues
• To manage and provide reports on the SKU count and commercial performance of the ranges. Take necessary actions to improve performance or discontinue models to maintain a competitive range that is appealing to our retail customers
• To develop marketable communications concepts backed by qualified data capable of supporting potential product promotional claims

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BSc Degree in Engineering
• Thorough understanding of the relevant market and a good understanding of the commercial environment and commercial relationships which can be incorporated into product strategies
• 2 -3 years in a product management role is preferable
• Creativity combined with excellent analytical skills coupled with attention to detail and advanced problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal skills including ability to establish and develop good business relationships
• MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A clear understanding of South African consumer behaviour, current and future trends and technologies