Product Manager

Hexcel Corporation

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Business Development Responsible for setting product line strategies in terms of customer and business growth.
• Margin performance Responsibility for setting pricing strategies and pricing of all new and existing programs in Casablanca.
• Lead the LTA process for the approval of all customer proposals working with Sales, ISC, Finance and other functions.
• Lead the bid processes to deliver targeted business opportunities.
• Plan & Forecasts & SIOPS In conjunction with the sales and programme management departments, the product manager should continually evaluate customer forecasts and challenge where necessary.
• Competition Is expected to conduct competitor research to include SWOT on performance and products, to ensure that Hexcel has is technically, and commercially competitive in the market.
• Product line Ensure European manufacturing has the best fit product line to support markets in conjunction with the strategic need. Support NPI, and lead qualifications, processes where needed.
• Focal point within European Engineered core facilities for interaction with US marketing teams to align on global capacities, competitive positioning, and cross-site activities.
• Ensure that relevant publicity is available to support the product range with technical literature and promotional items available in support of the product range.
• Abide by Hexcel code of conduct at all times and actively support Hexcel safety and sustainability targets.

Qualifications:

• University Degree or five years industry experience.
• Must have prior product management or commercial experience. A background in sales or purchasing would be beneficial.
• Experience in dealing with external business relationships (either customers, or suppliers) in similar sector.
• Experience in dealing with need for setting priorities, working across functions, to drive an outcome and meet stakeholder expectations.
• Fluent English and French is essential.
• Results orientation with strong written and oral communication skills
• Exhibits leadership, dynamism and ability to be self-motivated.
• Commercially astute with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong Influencing skills
• Technical background or capability is a plus.