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MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention lists this Product Line Manager, Advanced Profiling Explorer (APEX) – Teledyne Marine Systems opportunity in thousand oaks, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Teledyne Marine Systems is seeking a Product Line Manager (PLM) for the Webb Research Advanced Profiling Explorer (APEX) product line. The PLM will lead, manage key customer accounts, guide product development, provide customer demonstrations and sales agent training, manage pricing and sales forecasts, and evaluate and support customer requirements for customized products. The PLM will coordinate with manufacturing and repair to prioritize builds and deliveries to maximize customer satisfaction, and will work with the Sales and Engineering teams, as well as the Vice President of Product Line Management, to establish the product line strategic plan.
Responsibilities
Conduct market analysis and properly position APEX products in the marketplace
Perform competitor analysis to determine how Teledyne products are positioned
Write Customer Interest Knowledge Briefs to document customer needs and desires
Define, develop, and prioritize product features and capabilities
Perform product line strategic planning
Own all product roadmaps
Be the interface with engineering for product feasibility, cost, and schedule
Support the engineering Release to Production process
Conduct and have responsibility for product Release to SalesHelp develop marketing materials, demonstrations, and training materials
Provide accurate forecast to ensure the business unit meets its financial projections
Provide oversight of product line inventorySupport inventory turn and working capital requirements
Work closely with Operations via Sales Inventory and Operations Planning to ensure adequate inventory planning and on-time delivery for the product line
Write application notes / and document customer use cases on all assigned product lines
Write / submit trade papers
Provide Customer Support and ServiceTake phone calls, answer emails, provide technical assistance, work with customer service group on RMAs, and provide technical documentation
Be the Teledyne liaison to the APEX float community
Troubleshoot product issues and form working groups
Provide Inside Sales Support to Include:Order Quoting
Engineering Special setup, processing, management / oversight
Oversight and execution of sales orders
Assist with Order Entry and Review
Negotiate and review customer order Terms and Conditions, Finance Terms, and Shipping Terms
Support Export Classification / Process with Trade Compliance
Attend technical conferences and trade shows
Develop Requirements for and Manager use of product demo gear
Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time, international and domestic
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or scientific field of study with experience in the Ocean field
5 or more years of experience in the oceanographic, undersea systems, or the marine industry
Experience with direct customer interaction in the Scientific and Defense markets
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ocean science including: physical oceanography, ocean modeling, ocean biochemistry, and ocean structure and motion
Experience with oceanographic sensors and instruments, specifically CTDs
Familiarity with product lifecycles from initial customer requirements, through engineering, sales, manufacturing and after sales support
Experience with product development and managing product lines
Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office products is essential Excel, Word and Power Point
Excellent communicator, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal skills and experience with routine sales quotes and more complex proposals
Demonstrated leadership experience
Ability to obtain Security Clearance
Candidate must possess U.S. citizenship
Preferred
Experience supporting, remotely and on-site, customers outside the United States
Knowledge of government purchasing requirements including FAR’s, DFARs and small business subcontracting plans
Active Security Clearance
Experience with IFS ERP system
Physical/Work Environment
Professional office environment
Occasional work in manufacturing area internal or during supplier visits
This position requires periods of working behind a desk, performing tasks on computer
Considerable periods of standing or walking throughout the facility to interface with other associates
EEO Statement Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
thousand oaks, CA, 91362, US
Who can apply
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