Product Manager

HAFELE (Thailand) Limited (Bangkok)

Bangkok, Thailand

HÄFELE (THAILAND) LIMITED is a subsidiary of one of the biggest manufacturers and wholesalers of furniture fittings and architectural hardware worldwide. We are a market leader in Thailand for supplying all kinds of products in the furniture industry and architectural demands for high-end consumers. We are also holding agencies for sanitary products power tools, and home appliance.

About this position

The Product Manager is responsible for executing the action plan according to the NPD roadmap and category strategy at the product group level, managing core PM duties, and overseeing supplier relationships and product launches.

Responsibilities

• Product owner to carry out action plan according NPD roadmap + category strategy on product group level.
• Manages PM core duties (Sourcing and developing of new products (NPD), Special Product Request (SPR) and existing assortment.
• Contact and negotiate with existing and new suppliers including business travel to suppliers for evaluation, exchange on product innovations, developments, opportunities and establish relationship.
• Project management and creation of new product launch tracking reports (NPL).
• Selection of suitable products and provide necessary calculations for costing and pricing.
• Handle occasional product inspections and product improvements of existing product range.
• Supervise and responsible in solution engineering (Subordinate direct report).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred Mechanical/Electrical/Civil) or related field. Master degree is of advance.
• Marketing, Purchasing Relevant product knowledge and Quality Management.
• Market knowledge and International Exposure is a plus.
• Understanding of Production and Production methods.