What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at Universal Woods, LLC?
At UW Solutions, we provide breakthrough solutions in the form of the world's most advanced, high-performing, environmentally friendly, next generation coatings. We're here to meet any need - from customized development to the final application of state-of-the-art coatings. We are science beneath the surface.
We manufacture the world’s most advanced, high-performing, and environmentally friendly surface coated products. These products are the result of years of research, development, and innovation, and they are designed to meet the highest standards of performance, durability, and sustainability. ChromaLuxe® and Unisub® are two brands that offer high-quality, sublimatable substrates for a range of applications.
ChromaLuxe® is a line of sublimatable aluminum and wood panels that offer stunning image quality and durability. Unisub®, on the other hand, offers a wide range of sublimatable products, including coasters, keychains, pet tags, and license plates.
Does this sound like you?
You are Innovative. It means being creative, curious, and adaptable, and being open to new ideas and ways of doing things.
You have Integrity. It means being honest, ethical, and transparent in our dealings with others.
You are Accountable. It means taking ownership of our actions and their outcomes.
You are a Leader. This means setting an example through our words and actions and being committed to serving the needs of our team or organization.
Our commitment to the core values of Innovation, Integrity, Accountability, and Leadership is an essential part of our culture and drives our success. These values represent the principles that guide our organization's decision-making, actions, and interactions with employees, customers, stakeholders, and the community. We are committed to creating a work environment that reflects these core values.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Manager to oversee our product development process and product line review. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the development of new products, managing product lifecycles, conducting margin analysis, maintaining global price lists, and managing the discontinuation of products.
What you'll do:
- Implement the new product development process from ideation to launch.
- Conduct regular product line reviews to evaluate the performance of existing products and identify areas for improvement.
- Analyze product margins and recommend pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
- Create and maintain global price lists to ensure consistency and accuracy across all markets.
- Monitor market trends and competitive activity to identify opportunities and threats.
- Manage the discontinuation of products in a timely and efficient manner.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, sales, and operations to ensure the successful launch and ongoing support of products.
- Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Monitor product performance and conduct post-launch evaluations to assess product success and identify areas for improvement.