Accelerate The Possible
At Amcor, we are transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. We provide innovative and responsible packaging solutions that benefit our customers, our people, and our planet. Our core value is safety, which guides our business practices.
Our shared values unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives, and protect the future. We champion our customers, adapt quickly, and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities, and the people we serve for generations to come. We invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unlock their potential because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
The Converter and Distribution business group has an immediate need for a Product Manager to support our Converter and Custom product line.
Position Summary
In collaboration with the product line director, the role drives the development and execution of both short and long-term strategies for consumer film product lines. Works closely with segment / functional leaders, sales personnel, R&D, and manufacturing to assist in driving overall product line profitability and efficiency.
What You Get To Do
Strategy :
- Work cross-functionally to update, communicate, and implement the strategic vision for the business.
- Identify internal and external business needs along with growth opportunities.
- Define and develop strategic investment plans to support growth and profitability improvement.
- Understand the market requirements and consumer trends to inform and shape the strategy.
- Conduct market research to drive innovation and growth.
- Gather competitive intelligence to set product requirements and differentiated value propositions.
- Provide product and pricing recommendations for new opportunities.
- Participate in customer meetings and trade events to drive growth.
Multi Generation Product Planning :
Develop and execute 1-year and 3-year product development roadmap for product line effectiveness, growth, and profitability.Define and develop next generation products, collaborating with Sales, Technical, and cross-functional teams.Manage allocation of technical resources to the most impactful projects.Manage all aspects of new product launches and cross-customer promotional opportunities.Provide oversight for product line specific competitive information.Product Line Profitability :
Manage new product and customer pricing and profit, collaborating with Finance, Operations, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Sales.Monitor market pricing and provide input on the competitive landscape.Champion cost-reduction projects; manage product mix and margin erosion on mature items.Identify changes in equipment and process technology to improve cost position.Work with Supply Chain for raw material sourcing, validation, and cost-improvement.Support of Existing Business :
Collaborate with Sales leadership for top target growth (current and new).Develop clear product positioning and communication strategies; collaborate with Marketing, manage product positioning tools, including web, trade, ad, sell sheets, research, and presentations.Lead cross-functional teams to bring solutions to resolve quality initiatives.Work with cross-functional teams to define service needs for new / changing / outgoing items.Maintain oversight for new and modified products; working with Marketing, Corporate Creative teams, and Packaging Design in determining packaging requirements and artwork.What We Value
Ability to extract item-level sales data, organize, analyze, and draw conclusions.Ability to perform category analysis and category management.Understanding of profit & loss statement and how commercial and operational activities translate to P&L.Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct cross-functional teams; commercial as well as operational.Ability to drive new product development and lead the commercialization of products.Team player with ability to influence without direct authority to consistently drive profitable growth.What We Want From You
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. MBA preferred.5+ years of Product Management in manufacturing experience or comparable combined experience in commercial and finance functions.Solid understanding of business functions Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, etc.High proficiency level with MS Office applications required.Excellent communication and organizational skills, with demonstrated meeting facilitation skills.Ability to prioritize and multi-task.Ability to travel up to 30%.Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when :
Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team.Our customers grow and prosper from Amcors quality, service, and innovation.Our investors benefit from Amcors consistent growth and superior returns.The environment is better off because of Amcors leadership and products.Equal Opportunity Employer
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes :
Medical, dental, and vision plansFlexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employeesCompany-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by locationWellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account / Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are availablePaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)