PRODUCT LINE MANAGER

Overview

Job The Product Line Manager will aid in the development and execution of both short term and long-term strategies for assigned Berry Plastics product lines.

These positions will work closely with Sales, Product Development, Finance, R&D, Manufacturing and Commercial Development to drive product line profitability and growth.

About Berry At Berry Global Group, Inc.

Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy.

At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence.

Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet.

Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry?

Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets.

Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.

At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide.

Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety.

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Responsibilities

1. Responsible for quoting small and mid-size opportunities. Process custom request and provide guidance on stock business.

2. Gather information from Sales, Product Development, Operations, and market data to assist in the creation of new business proposals to gain profitable new business and retain current business at acceptable margins.

3. Assist with Profit and Loss (P&L) management, including mix management to optimize net margins.

4. Assist with establishing and communicating the product walk line with regard to pricing, volume-price guidelines, sales & margin mix, cost to serve, order management, stocking / inventory levels, etc.

by incorporating market knowledge and financial data and analysis.

5. Prepare and review sales, market, and profitability reports for the assigned product line / market.

6. Execute and follow up on annual, actionable product line tactics and coordinate tools to achieve aggressive sales and profitability requirements.

7. Spend time in relevant marketplaces, gathering consumer trends, habits and customer packaging.

8. Analyze competitive products, websites, opportunities and threats.

9. Identify new and existing market growth opportunities by collaborating with Sales, R&D, Product Development, Commercial Development and Operations.

10. Coordinate market and competitive intelligence. Collect, analyze and effectively communicate customer, competitive and market trends for specified products managed.

11. Work with the Design Center for customer specific presentations, mock-ups, and marketing collateral. Maintain accurate product specifications on website, collateral, and internal documents.

12. Prepare training documents for sales and customer service. Assist with product line training when needed.

Qualifications

1. Over 10 years work experience with related Project Line and / or Product Development activities.

2. Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field. Masters or MBA a plus.

3. Strong Sales, Product Management and / or Financial background preferred, experience with a Consumer Product Goods (CPG), Distribution, or Personal Care company is a plus.

4. Knowledge of market research, marketing strategy, and new product development.

5. Familiarity with closure sealing systems and liner technology preferred, but not required.

6. Strong understanding and experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Point.

7. Ability to understand customer needs and translate into meaningful messages.

8. Capability to build / maintain excellent rapport with sales and marketing teams.

9. Demonstrated meeting facilitation skills.

10. Available for travel 15-20%.