Product Manager (Pallet systems)

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; Maia; Híbrido; EUR 45 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Körber Pharma Packaging AG is seeking a senior Product Manager to drive market analysis, roadmap development and profitability across global intralogistics solutions. You will translate market needs into technical requirements and align cross-functional teams to deliver value.

With a strong background in product strategy and cross-functional leadership, you will shape pricing, lifecycle management and go-to-market plans while coordinating with R&D, Sales and Operations across regions.

Qualificações

• University degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in product/portfolio management or business development.
• Proven track record in product strategy within a technical environment.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze markets and benchmark intralogistics products and solutions.
• Build and maintain product roadmaps aligned with global strategy.
• Develop business cases including target costs, ROI and lifecycle profitability.
• Define product value propositions and align go-to-market strategies with Sales and Marketing.
• Coordinate pricing and market positioning; monitor revenues and margins.
• Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, Strategy Marketing and Sales to ensure product success.

Conhecimentos

Market analysis and benchmarking

Roadmap development

Business cases & ROI

Pricing & market positioning

Lifecycle profitability

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Formação académica

University degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Korber Group is an international technology group with around 10,000 employees all over the world. It unites technologically leading companies with more than 100 production, service and sales locations and offers its customers solutions, products and services in the Business Areas of Korber Digital, Supply Chain, Pharma Systems, Tissue and Tobacco.The Supply Chain Business Area is the leading supplier of fully-integrated solutions for optimizing complex internal and external logistics processes. Under a common roof the companies of this Business Area offer solutions in the fields of warehouse and conveying technology, palletization plants, software and logistics network controls as well as system integration.

Your role in our team

Market & Business Focus

• Conduct market analysis and competitor benchmarking for intralogistics products and solutions.


• Build and maintain product roadmaps in alignment with the global product strategy.


• Develop and manage business cases, including target costs, ROI and lifecycle profitability.


• Define product value propositions and align go-to-market strategies with Sales and Marketing.


• Coordinate product pricing and market positioning.


• Monitor product financial performance, including revenues and margins.

Partnerships & Make-or-Buy

• Conduct make-or-buy analyses based on strategic and economic criteria.


• Identify suitable external partners and support the establishment of strategic partnerships.


• Define the division of responsibilities between Körber and partners and ensure successful product integration.

R&D Alignment

• Translate market and business requirements into clear technical requirements for R&D.


• Prioritize development initiatives based on business impact and customer value.


• Act as the voice of the market towards R&D.


• Ensure products are designed with lifecycle costs, serviceability and sustainability in mind.


• Ensure solution completeness by aligning product functionality with controls, WCS software and digital twins.


• Ensure product fit and compatibility with other Körber solutions and the wider portfolio.


• Drive portfolio synergies by promoting common technologies across different robotic applications.


• Manage product lifecycle decisions, including upgrades, extensions and end-of-life.


• Collaborate closely with Product and Portfolio Management, R&D, Sales, Strategic Marketing, Supply Chain and Purchasing.


• Work withLBU and regional management to align product strategies and business priorities.


• Coordinate with theBA Supply Chain Digital team and relevant Group Innovation & Technologies (GIT/AIR) teams and stakeholders across other Business Areas.


• Partner withExecution, System Engineering and Customer Service to ensure successful implementation and lifecycle support.


• Manage relationships withthird-party technology providers and strategic partners where relevant.


• Engage withbusiness associations, universities and customer innovation teams to identify market trends, technologies and future opportunities.


• Work closely with R&D, Sales, Strategic Marketing, Execution, Service and other Portfolio Managers.


• Ensure a smooth transition of market requirements into R&D projects.


• Support innovation and eco-design initiatives by incorporating customer and market needs.


• Develop the innovation roadmap and validate new concepts with customers.


• Ensure the availability of high-quality sales support materials and training.


• Ensure the availability of effective design and configuration tools for solution design and engineering teams.


• Coordinate with Group Innovation & Technologies and the AIR programme on relevant robotics initiatives.

Your profile

• University degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics or a related field, with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience.


• Proven track record in Product Management, Product Strategy or Business Development, ideally within a technical environment.


• Strong experience in material handling, intralogistics, automation or related industries, with a good understanding of automated material handling solutions.


• Strong business acumen, including the ability to develop ROI cases, define pricing strategies and assess lifecycle costs and profitability.


• Experience managing cross-functional teams, technical projects and complex stakeholder environments.


• Fluent in English, with excellent communication, presentation and networking skills.


• Comfortable working in international, cross-functional and cross-cultural environments, collaborating with stakeholders from board level to operational teams.


• Entrepreneurial, structured and results-oriented, with a proactive, hands-on approach and strong commitment to delivering results.


• Able to work under pressure, take ownership and operate independently, while being a strong team player.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.

We are committed to providing an accessible working environment. Applications from people with a recognized disability under German law, including people with severe disabilities or equivalent status, are expressly welcome. We would appreciate it if you could voluntarily indicate this directly in your CV or cover letter so that we can support you as effectively as possible throughout the process. You can find out more about the work of our representative body for people with severe disabilities here. They are happy to answer any confidential questions you may have in advance.

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to [e-mail] .

Körber is a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions. As a reliable innovation partner, Körber turns entrepreneurial thinking into customer success by providing leading technology to fuel what’s next – from end-to-end pharma production and advanced supply chain solutions to high-tech machinery and process equipment. Körber combines deep domain expertise with integrated hardware, software, and digital services, to help customers take the next step.
The Business Area Supply Chainis part of Körber, a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chains solutions.