Senior Specialist II, Product Management Analysis

Position Summary

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Our Perks:
• Fantastic employee discount on all Samsung products
• Competitive Salary and Performance based incentive plan for all levels
• Employer paid Medical and Dental coverage from day one
• Group RRSP plan that helps you save for the future
• Free on-site gym to get your sweat on
• Subsidized Cafeteria; including free Starbucks coffee/latte machine
• Tuition Reimbursement to keep you learning/Access of Samsung U for 24/7 online learning
• Employee Referral program- we want great talent like you!
• Virtual Pet Care-to ensure the well-being and health of your beloved furry companions!
• Additional Well Being Days for better work life-balance!
Reporting directly to the Director, Display Product Management, the Senior Specialist, Product Management Analysis will support the product management (PM) team in driving product related business decisions for Enterprise Business Division (EBD) over the product’s life cycle. This includes supporting the PM team with the execution of product strategy into the market, assist with Monthly Sales Targets submissions and Profitability calculations, and executing initiatives for the S.com business. Additional responsibilities include product intelligence through report creation, data mining, analysis, and presentations that guide the decision-making and strategy development for various categories and overall Company goals. This role will be the liaison between Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Finance and Channel for all product related matters.

Role and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support product-related business decisions, roadmap and strategy within the local subsidiary for new and existing product lineup.

• Ensure new product information and coordination is shared with internal stakeholders, including DtC and Marcom

• Assist PM team with industry forecast, including market growth projections, and TAM analysis

• Gather and prepare competitive intel, online research, and market and industry analysis including vertical analysis for industry trends, and customer segmentation and preference

• Use market data to complete competitive pricing analysis using Circana data for B2C MON & MEM and IDC data for LCD S/S. Review at the SKU level, Samsung pricing vs. competition pin-to-pin models, and provide monthly CPI analysis to PMs.

• Review HQ’s SKU level CP report monthly, flagging any SKUs with low profit or big profit swings. This includes reporting CP by key segments (gaming, HRM etc.)

• SKU creation, analysis of SKU transition from old to new models, and timelines for risk and on-time delivery

• Execution and analysis of RTF SKU shortage, aging and other PM reports as required on a weekly basis summarizing gap, shortages, or other with reasons and recommendations for the PM team to address

• Align with PM team on S.com E-Store initiatives, communicate to relevant stakeholders, and track execution to ensure that tasks are completed. This includes submission of CMF for DtC/R.com and maintenance of pricing changes

• Provide support during launch timeframes in terms of updating and communicating launch schedules, price lists and other related tasks

• Provide monthly management reporting for spend profit and share including fluctuation and risk analysis with recommendations

• Prepare presentations in collaboration with PMs for upper management

• Participate in coordination with the Product management team in the decision-making process and strategy development for every category and overall company goals.

• Support implementation of business strategies covering all pricing, channel programs and marketing promotions, developing strategies to maximize sales among customers based on geography, channel type, price segmentation, business model and target market, expand market share and pursue aggressive growth targets.

• Support the development of product portfolios to achieve the strategic plan, meet business objectives and increase the company’s competitive position

Skills and Qualifications

Requirements

 

Education:

• Business/Marketing degree or certificate (or equivalent) from a recognized college/institute preferred

 

Knowledge:

• Display product knowledge a definite plus

• Strong operational and financial management skills a definite plus

• Comfortable and proficient using Microsoft Office Products (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word)

 

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Management/Marketing/Supply Chain in IT industry preferred

• Good presentation and product training skills

• Quick learner and eager to work in a highly dynamic working environment

• The ability to plan, organize, collaborate on and measure the effectiveness and results of all programs and project.

• The ability to analyze and disseminate market information

The salary range for this role is expected to be between $68,000 to $94,000 and reflects base salary only. Actual pay will be determined based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, competencies, qualifications, relevant skills and experience.

The total rewards package for a Regular Full-Time employee may include a variable incentive, savings matching (RRSP/TFSA/NRSP), extended health and dental benefits with spending accounts, wellness and well-being benefits, development opportunities, and other employee perks.

Samsung is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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