Winchester Product Manager

Olin Corporation; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin is seeking a Product Manager in Clayton, MO to lead product strategy from concept to commercialization. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing to launch products, align production with demand, and drive profitable growth.

The role requires evaluating market demand, setting targets, and delivering technical specs and launch plans while managing pricing direction and inventory impacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Engineering Management, Marketing or related field is preferred.
• Minimum five years in Product Development, Sales or related experience.
• Knowledge of firearms and ammunition.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SAP preferred.
• Highly engaged in pricing direction and decision-making at product level.
• Understanding of inventory and manufacturing schedules impact on sales projections.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual business plan for assigned product categories with targets and profitability goals.
• Obtain market demand intel and analyze competitive landscape.
• Set volume targets and profitability goals for all product lines.
• Create and supply technical specifications and delivery estimates for Sales support.
• Ensure forecasts are accurate through inventory and planned production.
• Track monthly sales performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production Planning to meet sales estimates via capacity planning.
• Lead creation, introduction, and delivery of new products including ideation, naming, packaging, pricing, and launch plans.
• Oversee Centerfire and Rimfire product management as needed.

Skills

Pricing decisions

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Engineering background

SAP familiarity

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Product design software

Job description

Title: Product Manager
Location: Clayton, MO
Salary: $123,000 to $150,000
Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday

Focus: The Product Manager leads the strategy and performance of assigned product categories from concept through commercialization. Using market insights and business data, this role partners with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing to launch new products, align production with demand, and drive profitable growth.

Product Manager Essential Job Functions:

• Develop an annual business plan for assigned product categories, including volume targets and profitability goals.
• Obtain market demand intel and have an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape.
• Set volume targets and profitability goals for all assigned product lines.
• Create and supply technical specifications and delivery estimates for product lines to support Sales in executing business segment plans.
• Ensure business segment forecasts are accurate and attainable through inventory and planned production.
• Track monthly sales performance for assigned business segments and identify risks and opportunities.
• Work with Production Planning to ensure capacity is utilized to meet sales estimates/goals by monitoring sales, inventory, and production performance to provide daily run rate guidance.
• Drive the creation, introduction, and delivery of new products (ideation, naming, packaging design, engineering support, launch plans, pricing, set up, and planning).
• Job tasks can include oversight for the Centerfire and Rimfire product management.

Product Manager Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree*; Business, Engineering, Engineering Management, Marketing, or related technical field discipline preferred.
• Minimum five years of Product Development, Sales, or other related experience.
• Knowledge of firearms and ammunition.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Experience with creative design software and SAP preferred.
• Must be highly engaged in pricing direction and decision-making at the product and product line level.
• Detailed understanding of inventory and manufacturing schedules and how those numbers impact sales projections.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, analytical, keen attention to detail, creative thinking, organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, research, managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Individual must be a highly motivated self-starter who can thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel approximately 10%.

Location-Specific Requirements:

• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.

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Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

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Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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