Portfolio Manager I

Job Summary

Responsible to drive the overall health, efficiency, and profitability optimization of the business. An internal champion and cross-functional communicator / problem solver.  Leverages information to make timely, fact-based decisions.

Essential Job Functions *

• Line logic pricing review and maintenance / annual optimization (List & MSRP, Standard Cost)
• Portfolio health and item rationalization – company wide
• End-of-life item process - including liquidation lists
• Value engineering – Making existing items more profitable
• Coordination point with sourcing on: PV RFQs and item anomalies
• Maintaining item attribute accuracy and integrity (all systems including PLM, WebDam…)
• Coordination point with planning on: MOQs, subs, alt boms
• Quality point – triage and improvement
• Drives the change management process
• Handles internal (sales, field, CE..) and external (bizarre voice…) questions
• Acquisition SKU integration support (rationalization, transition, setup, etc.)
• Good financial acumen -understands pricing strategy
• Ability to tactically execute plan and programs
• Self-motivated and driven coo

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business management, or a related field, 1-2 years’ experience in related field.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Problem solver
• Strong ability to balance and weigh trade-offs 
• Action oriented with agility to pivot from proactive to reactive
• Strong sense of challenge and asking “why”
• Great internal cross-function collaboration
• Quick response
• Strong sense of interconnectivity (cross-functional impact)
• Analytical mindset / approach
• Detail oriented

Operational Equipment

• N/A