Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GCG is seeking a Product Manager to lead the commercial and operational performance of its custom cable assembly business within the Custom Engineered Solutions division. The role owns product strategy and lifecycle management while analyzing sales, margins, pricing, inventory, forecasting, and operational performance to drive profitability and informed decisions. The position partners with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functions and presents recommendations to senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Own the strategy, positioning, and lifecycle of assigned OEM cable and harness assembly product lines, identifying portfolio gaps and growth opportunities
- Understand customer applications, requirements, volumes, sourcing strategies, and competitive alternatives, translating them into product priorities
- Support Sales and customer discussions with product strategy, positioning, and technical/commercial expertise
- Lead product management activities for new product introductions and lifecycle decisions, partnering cross-functionally on manufacturability, capacity, quality, timing, tooling, materials, and cost
- Collect, clean, and analyze product line performance, including sales, margins, pricing, forecasts, backlog, and inventory, to identify risks and growth opportunities
- Develop actionable recommendations that improve profitability, pricing strategy, inventory performance, and customer service
- Monitor commodity markets, including copper, and support pricing adjustments and metals escalation programs
- Review customer pricing and ensure price lists reflect approved commercial agreements, cost inputs, and margin objectives
- Develop dashboards and analytical tools using ERP systems (Oracle & S2K), Excel, and business intelligence platforms to improve business visibility
- Partner closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and Strategic Account Managers to drive informed business decisions
- Present business performance, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership
Skills
- Three or more years of experience in product management, commercial analytics, demand planning, supply chain, pricing, or a similar analytical role within manufacturing or industrial distribution
- Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating sales, margins, inventory, forecasting, pricing, and operational performance
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working with ERP and business intelligence systems
- Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to translate complex business data into actionable recommendations
- Ability to work remotely within the Eastern or Central time zone and travel approximately quarterly
- Ability to travel approximately quarterly, primarily to GCG facilities
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
- Experience with custom cable assemblies, wire and cable products, or other engineered electrical products
- Experience with commodity pricing, copper escalation programs, and multiple ERP systems
- Experience developing dashboards and reporting tools
Benefits
- Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
- Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options (CDHP and PPO)
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Supplemental insurance options
- Generous time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and compassionate care leave
- Wellness and support programs including EAP, wellness incentives, and telehealth
- Dental/vision plans
- FSAs/HSAs with company contributions
- Pet insurance
- Legal services
- Identity theft protection
- A people-first culture that recognizes employees as our most important asset!
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