Product Manager

Location: Saint Louis, MO - North Hanley Road or Johnson City, TN

Salary Range: $ 111,000.00 to $ 125,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

SKF Lubrication Lifetime Solutions is a leading provider of Automatic Lubrication Systems. To further strengthen our market position, we are expanding our Aftermarket business across multiple regions by building a clear, attractive and accessible aftermarket portfolio. In this role, you will define the right aftermarket portfolio across all product families, with a specific focus on spare parts and accessories, to support efficient repairs for end users. Through your passion for Sales development and Portfolio Sales growth and profit, you will ensure that offer will be accessible, available and correctly pricewise positioned.

In this role, you will work closely with Demand Chain, Manufacturing and Sales organizations to implement the Aftermarket Portfolio strategy. You will also collaborate closely with Business Lines and the Marketing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Aftermarket Portfolio within the Aftermarket value chain
• Define the Aftermarket Portfolio offer strategy and implement it in alignment with customer needs, market trends, business line priorities, and existing internal structures
• Steer stock level and part availability and refine those based on market feedback
• Support Business Line and Product Managers by guiding them with clear spare part- and accessories rules for their Product line.
• Using 4P methodology as a guideline
• Track and monitor the Aftermarket net Sales and Profitability levers

We expect you to have/be

• University degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Business
• Proven experience managing massive data across multiple systems
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or JDE
• Strong understanding of marketing principles, including the 4Ps and product mix
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in global markets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good understanding of key growth drivers in the aftermarket value chain
• Personal interest in environmental impact and innovative thinking, and an ambition to take this interest into reality will be considered a plus.
• As this is a global role, experience from working across functions, countries and cultures is a must, as well as fluency in English.

You will enjoy working here if you like to think “out of the box”, is passionate about  learning from others, and willing to lead in a cross-functional, multicultural environment.

Our offer

• A key role in a growing our Aftermarket value chain, with opportunity to actively develop yourself, develop others and accelerate the business
• The opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with Business Lines, Demand Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing and sales to drive seamless go-to-market activities and execution
• Quick market feedback on your direct market contributions/activities

Some additional information

This position is located in North America, preferably on a major SKF site (St. Louis, MO or Johnson City, TN).

What You’ll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment.  Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution:  100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.