Coatings Product Manager

Cps4jobs; Fremont (IN); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CPS Inc. in Fremont, IN is seeking a Coatings Product Manager to lead the full lifecycle of high‑performance coatings products. You will partner with R&D, Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing & Shipping, Quality, and Marketing to ensure customer needs and profitability targets are met from launch through growth and end‑of‑life.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product lifecycle management within coatings or specialty chemicals and strong skills in pricing, analytics, and ERP systems.

Formación

• 5+ years’ experience managing product life cycles, preferably in coatings or specialty chemicals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business, or a similar field.
• Experience with P&L and pricing strategy.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Research, develop, plan, and execute product roadmap and lifecycle strategy.
• Manage day‑to‑day product life cycle processes to meet goals.
• Analyze market, distributor, customer, and competitive landscapes for growth.
• Lead pricing strategies to deliver margins and volumes.
• Collaborate with Sales to align purchasing plans with customer needs.
• Lead cross‑functional teams on new product launches and branding.

Conocimientos

Product lifecycle management

P&L management

Cross-functional collaboration

Pricing strategy

Data analytics

Project management

ERP systems

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Engineering/Business

Herramientas

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Coatings Product Manager

This is an exciting new position created to support the business growth of a privately owned bespoke coatings manufacturer. If you’ve had a few years of experience in the paint industry as a Product Manager, we should talk! This is an incredible opportunity to work alongside the best in the industry on their path to further growth. This location offers a very reasonable cost of living and is a highly attractive area for vacationing.

Responsibilities

As the Senior Product Manager, you will research, develop, plan, and execute the full life cycle of the products – from launch through growth and end‑of‑life. This role partners closely with R&D, Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing & Shipping, Quality, and Marketing to ensure products meet customer needs and profitability targets.

Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes:

• Research, develop, plan, and execute product roadmap and lifecycle strategy to meet customer needs, volume targets, and profit margins.
• Manage day‑to‑day product life cycle process and tasks to achieve customer and profit goals.
• Analyze market, distributor, customer, and competitive landscapes to identify product gaps and growth opportunities.
• Manage P&L performance for the products, including direct and distribution models, and create pricing strategies that deliver margins, volume targets, and overall profit goals.
• Partner with Sales to understand customer pain points and emerging application needs to align product purchasing plans.
• Review, report, and recommend business cases for product changes based on market and customer shifts.
• Develop product segmentation and pricing strategies based on customer type and associated product solutions.
• Use data analytics to report on volume and profit forecasting and provide insights to ensure profitability.
• Lead cross‑functional teams on new product development launches to meet or exceed sales and profit expectations.
• Work with R&D to understand compliance factors with industry standards and regulations.
• Lead and guide Marketing on branding, promotions, and demand generation initiatives aligned to optimal profitability.
• Serve as a Tier2 resource for the Customer Service team and provide advanced or complex product and pricing advice.
• Attend trade show events, customer meetings, and presentations to represent the brand and be a credible resource.

Technical Factors

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business, or a similar field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.• 5+ years’ experience managing product life cycles, preferably in coatings or specialty chemicals.• Project Management certifications or training would be a plus.• Strong research, development, planning, and execution skills to drive product lifecycle success.• Proven ability to manage P&L and drive margin growth.• Adept at cross‑functional project teams and multiple project management.• Strong financial acumen, analytical, problem‑solving, and solution skills.• Ability to function in both strategic and technical roles, including hands‑on work.• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI).• Understanding of technical chemistry aspects of products.• Creative thinking for product marketing ideas that drive profitability.

Compensation

$80,000 - $95,000 plus bonus.