Product Marketing Manager

Panasonic Category Expert And Business Manager

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we've been committed to improving peoples' lives and making the world a better place-one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

This position will serve as a category expert and business manager. Successful candidate will have a proven track record of understanding users and markets, gathering requirements from multiple sources and iterating to design products that deliver value across the value chain. Imaging products (DSLM, P&S, Camcorder) are unique lifestyle products that require passion to merge technology, hobby, and marketing strategy.

The ideal candidates will thrive in a cross-functional and collaborative environment and have a deep understanding of consumer electronics, imaging market, and trends with ideas ready for new products that will change the marketplace. At Panasonic, we are constantly striving to improve and grow both personally and professionally. We put our customer first, and demand only the best. We are looking for those that share our passion.

PSI (Purchase, Sales, Inventory planning)

Manage internal monthly PSI meeting process

Create Sell-out / Sell-in forecast / Inventory management with a plan to drive towards growth achievement

Improve forecast accuracy by facilitating CPFR operation with customers

Sales Analysis & Reporting

Track sales progress on daily basis to meet monthly PSI goal

Analyze weekly sales performance and identify root cause, and risk. Take action plan when issue arises

Analyze market / industry trend to understand the market situation and sell-out trend

Identify issue / risk and suggest action plans for daily operational issue

Support regular internal reports

P&L

Monitor sales progress to achieve weekly / monthly / yearly target P&L Management

Work with finance to track and manage promotional spend at success of sales target

Execute and lead business operation under sales and profit target achievement

Promotion Planning

Analyze sales performance and identify root cause, risk, action plan when issue arises

Communication with Internal / External Customers

Daily communication and timely response to customers request

Keeping accurate records of discussions or correspondence with customers

Product Development, Launch

Work with HQ (Japan) engineer & design team to develop a competitive and compelling product

Work with HQ (Japan), marketing, PR to develop and lead 'Go to Market' strategy and execute launch of the product in a holistic and consistent manner

Prepare and communicate the strategy with internal groups as well as with key channel partners

Qualifications

What You'll Bring :

Education & Experience

Knowledge in D2C business and operation

Interest and base knowledge in imaging product category and industry

4 + years of experience in product management, sales and marketing

Bachelor's Degree required

MS office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Experience in consumer electronics industry

Product launch experience preferred

Competencies

Must have strong business knowledge, innovative thinking and sound judgement

Strong analytical ability & detail oriented

Attention to detail

Communications

Excellent written and verbal communication skill

Excellent Multi-tasking and time management skills

Other Requirements

Ability to travel up to 15% (may include overnight & some international travel)

Ability to work outside of regularly scheduled work hours as needed

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You :

Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Pet Insurance

Paid Parental Care Leave

Employee Referral Program

Educational Assistance

Flexible Work Program

Volunteer time Off

Casual Dress Code

Total Well Being Program

We Take Opportunity Seriously :

At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

The wage range of $124,000 - $140,000 is just one component of Panasonic's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

• The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.