Product Line Specialist (USI6)

VSE; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE, a leading aerospace distributor, seeks a Product Line Manager to drive profitability and market alignment for selected product lines. You will collaborate with manufacturing partners, monitor KPIs, and develop forecasts to support OEM requirements.

You’ll analyze market trends, manage inventory health, and communicate performance to stakeholders in regular reviews, ensuring timely deliveries and strategic growth. Strong Excel and PowerBI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. 4+ years of relevant/technical work experience, or 3 years of additional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused with strong relationship-building.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet internal revenue and profit targets for assigned Product Lines.
• Expedite late deliveries from manufacturing partners.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze data and take strategic actions.
• Develop relationships with manufacturing partners of assigned Product Lines.
• Develop forecasts and optimize ordering to maximize profits.
• Execute aging inventory strategies per policy.
• Communicate PL metrics to stakeholders in reviews or as needed.
• Produce and distribute reporting for assigned PLs.

Skills

Product management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Component Control Quantum

Job description

SUMMARY: As part of a leading global aerospace distributor, this position is part of a Product Line Management team responsible for assisting with the successful management of product lines. Product line management includes developing manufacturing (OEM) partner business relationships, product line plans, market analysis, and annual budgets. The Product Line team creates and supports strategic planning efforts, solutions for product line development and implementation of key initiatives, as well as ensuring alignment to contract compliance in order to maximize profitability while meeting market demand and OEM requirements.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (include scope of authority)Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Meet the internal plan for revenue and profit of assigned Product Lines.Actively expedite late deliveries from manufacturing partners of assigned Product Lines.Monitor key performance indicators, analyze, and take strategic actions in line with company direction.Develop relationships with manufacturing partners of assigned Product Lines.Identify, assess, and develop growth opportunities directly/indirectly associated with assigned Product Lines.Develop PL forecasts and ensure internal ordering strategy maximizes profits while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.Execute aging inventory strategic plan specific to assigned PLs in accordance with company policy to maintain inventory health.Communicate PL metrics and strategy to internal/external stakeholders at business review meetings or as needed.Produce, analyze and distribute reporting for assigned PLs.Other duties assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (INCLUDES EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES), ETC.):Bachelor’s degree4+ year of relevant/technical work experience ORAn additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of a degree.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with managing multiple prioritiesRemain calm and productive under pressure, customer-focused and able to foster productive relationships.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly ExcelStrong critical thinking and analytical skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsEffective time management, able to identify and prioritize tasks necessary to meet long and short-term objectivesFluent in EnglishPREFERRED REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree7+ years of product management work experienceExperience in aerospace related productsWorking knowledge of Microsoft PowerBIWorking knowledge of Component Control QuantumOTHER (INCLUDE LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, SECURITY CLEARANCE, TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS, ETC.):The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.