Global Product Manager Jobs

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.

Owens & Minor Teammate Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company

Summary

The Global Product Manager will be responsible for driving and executing marketing programs that support the Global Apparel category needs to build a sustainable and profitable business. This position is accountable for developing initiatives that help drive the key strategies for the business, as well as collaborating with key customers and stakeholders (both internal and external). The scope of responsibilities covers global upstream marketing (incl. new product launches and global strategy coordination with the regions) and downstream marketing activities to support the development of the North American business. The position will report to the Marketing Director, Global Apparel and is accountable for understanding all aspects of the Apparel business.

Core Responsibilities

Play a critical role in maintaining and growing the Apparel business serving as the internal and external representative for the Protective Apparel portfolio category, working closely with the sales teams, regional marketing teams, key customers and leadership team through:

Business and Category Management

• Development and accountability for annual Advertising & Promotion budget
• Actively participate in monthly S&OP process through management and reporting of sales pipeline using salesforce.com working closely with the Demand Planning teams to ensure inventory levels are adequate to support current and future demand.
• Data analytics - gathering insights from multiple cross functional sources and synthesizing into a compelling story for the appropriate audience (customers, internal leadership, sales team) and perform data analysis to inform business decisions, forecast business results and infer manufacturing implications.
• Preparation and support of monthly business review and category forecast collateral and P&L analyses for $100 MM + business.
• Conceptualize and lead superior product and services initiatives to drive net sales, operating profit, and market share of the Apparel business unit.
• Provide leadership for commercial program development and execution (including pricing strategies, sales collaterals, training).

Product Management

• Monitor the global marketplace, collect business intelligence, perform market research, identify opportunities and craft offensive and defensive product strategies.
• Lead cross functional team in new product development projects.
• Manage and prioritize global innovation pipeline, develop and implement product launch roadmaps and refine marketing, communication and market activation plans.

Qualifying Experience

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, product costing and asset loading concepts.
• Operate with a sense of urgency, curiosity, and an aggressive desire to win.
• Strong financial acumen preferred including exposure to P&L, balance sheet and cashflow management.
• Comfort dealing with internal cross functional teams at all levels to champion the Apparel business and negotiate with external parties to secure favorable terms for O&M Global Products
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/related field
• Ability to work independently (self-motivated) and complete projects within required timeframes; bias for action.
• Experience in developing pricing strategies and understanding the margin implications for the business.
• 5 yrs business experience required; 2 yrs in Product Management preferred
• MBA desirable or equivalent experience
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally 10-30% of the time.

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.