Job description Client is in the business of manufacturing building products. The strength of the business model is the supply of fabricated components to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, contractors and home centers throughout North America and Western Europe. Client has grown both organically and through a number of strategic acquisitions to become one of the largest suppliers of specialty coated aluminum coil, building materials and RV sidewalls in the US and Western Europe. Key activities include strategy development, value proposition, definition of customer based product requirements, pricing strategy, product roadmap, competitive analysis and direction of cross functional teams. You would work directly with Sales, Channel Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain to maximize growth and profitability Key Responsibilities · Manage P/L for product line · Manage existing portfolio of products by fixing or rationalizing underperforming SKU’s · Analyze customer research, current market conditions, market trends and competitive information to identify opportunities for launching new and existing products into both new and existing channels · Develop Product Plans for new products · Prioritize development projects based on resource availability and overall value to the business · Generate Business Case, including market size, growth rate, share potential, competitive strengths/weaknesses, and potential new unit forecasts and pricing strategy · Develop Design Guides defining key customer requirements · Manage cross functional project teams comprised of Channel, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain to execute new product development plans · Generate new product roadmaps that align with Corporate Strategic Plan · Develop pricing strategy for new and existing products and programs Experience · Product line analytical skills (i.e. profit / loss) required · Strategic, technical and creative competency required · This position requires travel to customer and non-customer sites in North America · Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required · Experience in Product Line Review ownership and management · Ability to operate with high sense of urgency and personal initiative, and respond to multiple deadlines while maintaining good coordination and communication with colleagues and staff · Ability to read technical material and develop analysis and recommendations. · Interact with sales and technical personnel as well as key customers