Global Ball Valve Product Manager

Bray International, Inc.

Global Ball Valve Product Manager

Job Label:BRAY-BVProdMgr

Position Summary: : Act as global champion for the assigned product or product line, with the goal of optimizing its position within Bray’s market offerings and maximizing the value created for Bray.

Job Functions:

Management of Bray’s Ball Valve Products which includes the Flow-Tek Ball Valve Product Line – including Severe Service Ball Valves, Trunnion Mounted Ball Valve Product Line, KM Ball Valve Product Line and other Global Ball Valve Product Lines.

The basic functions of Product Management of the above products are to champion/oversee the development initiatives approved by the Executive Team, coordinating among the following groups:

Executives

Technology Group

Operations (manufacturing (Divisions)

Marketing/Customer Service/Sales

Bray International, Inc. is the leading global manufacturer of butterfly, ball valves, knifegate valves, quarter-turn electric and pneumatic actuators, and related control products. Our products are used in a wide variety of markets, including power generation, mining, water treatment and filtration, temperature control, oil & gas production and storage, and many others. Bray prides itself on delivering products of the highest quality and value, with an ever-expanding product line that aims to satisfy our customers’ unique needs. Since its founding in 1986, Bray has achieved tremendous success and growth. The company’s truly entrepreneurial vision has driven an expansion to Divisions in over 20 countries and a distribution network that surpasses 300 locations worldwide. Our employees are the company’s greatest asset and as such we are committed to their continual development. We hold high expectations for our employees and we provide the necessary tools and resources that enable them to take on many responsibilities and perform at their highest potential. Furthermore, Bray has a team of passionate high-energy leaders and managers that constantly challenge the company to pursue new opportunities and to surpass its goals. Bray International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug and tobacco free work environment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check investigation and a drug screen.?

Product Development

Conduct annual product review and develop strategy recommendations

Screen/initiate development opportunities related to extension/expansion of product line, using Bray’s Product Development Process

Collection of market data to ensure product line alignment with customer needs

Project management or delegation thereof for new product initiatives

Monthly new product development executive summary and project report

Serve as information clearinghouse regarding design status, manufacturing locations, production limitations, market input, etc.

Field Organization

Provide 2nd-level applications support either directly or by channeling to a SME

Information clearinghouse for product line information

Highlight requirements for technical support to Operations on the product line

Field notices for product news coordinated through Global Marketing Team

Planning, Production, Supply Chain

Contribution to inventory planning and supply-chain initiatives related to product line

Raise knowledge level of all departments regarding product line

Develop annual product training goals

Sales Support:

Quarterly sales and profit analysis with recommendations

Quarterly cost review with recommendations

Annual product sales and profit targets by region

Act as statesman for product line with customers

Develop and oversee training on product line

Global Marketing Support:

Provide market research on new and existing products

Assist in coordinating and driving the stage gate process

Investigate new product ideas and market trends

M&A Research

Qualifications and Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree minimum, engineering or technical discipline preferred. Permanent work authorization for the USA preferred. High-energy, flexible, self-starter, hands-on worker.

Core Competencies: Must be able to speak, read, and write English at high school level minimum. Intermediate skill level with MS Office computer applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) minimum. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Capable of expressing opinions openly while managing conflict and moving the team toward problem resolution. High attention to detail. Able to adapt easily to new professional situations. Able to work comfortably with little or no administrative support. Knowledge of budget, forecast and product-planning processes. Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Completely at ease operating within a culturally-diverse work environment. Able to and at ease traveling globally as a routine matter of business. Able to lead teams and manage personnel in direct-reporting relationships.

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