Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier, better life for all.
With a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence of more than 100 subsidiaries, we operate on a truly global scale. Since our establishment in 1958, our dedication to enhancing lives worldwide through innovative products has remained unwavering. Our business domains include Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components Solutions, and Business Solutions.
Our management philosophy, ""Jeong-do Management,"" embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Join us and become a part of a company that is not just about creating solutions for a better life, because at LG, Life's Good.
What you will do
Product Management
- Product Road Map management
- Build product lineup and strategy for the East Africa market
- Build Channel Distribution & Retail Strategy
- New product launch planning
- Manage product lifecycle (EOL)
- Present product strategy and spec to internal team and customers
- Master of PRM and give training to internal team and customers
- Prepare customer collaboration, market analysis, product research, competitive landscape snapshot, channel inventory analysis
Price, Promotion and Trade (PP&T) Term Management
- Build price strategy for all products and channels
- Build Pre-Planned Promotion for 12 weeks ahead and communicate promo to internal team and channel
- Negotiate MDF plan and funding support discussions
- Sales deduction planning and management
Demand and Supply Management
- Responsible for Inventory Management (month end report, build plan to move long term inventory)
- Weekly and Monthly demand management
- Communicate with factory to resolve any business related issue
- Leading consensus meeting to forecast demand
- Conduct CPFR meeting
- Supply chain management work close with logistic team
- Weekly S&OP meeting
- WOS and channel inventory management
- Sell-in / through management
Marketing Management
- Responsible for marketing communication on new product
- Plan with MarCom for advertising, sales communication, in-store display
Sales Channel Management
- Represent the product, along with National/ Regional Sales Team for partner meetings
- Present product strategy road map to customer
- Prepare customer collaboration, market analysis, product research, competitive landscape snapshot, channel inventory analysis
- Build relationships with customers and regularly visit and conduct meetings with customers
General
- Manage all aspects of the business unit.
- Sample management
- Conduct a conference call with HQ
- Open and distribute incoming regular and electronic mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments and organizations
- Answer telephone and electronic enquiries and relay telephone calls and messages
- Determine and establish office procedures
- Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business and direct visitors to employer or appropriate person
- Record and prepare minutes of meetings
- Arrange travel schedules and make reservations
- Compile data, statistics and other information to support research activities
- Supervision and training office staff in procedures and in the use of current software.
- Organization of conferences
What you must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or another relevant discipline.
- 5+ years’ experience in a Product Management role.
- Experience with Product Road Mapping is required.
- Experience in the Consumer Electronics industry an asset.
- Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
- Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, PPT and Word.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Bilingualism: Proficiency in multiple languages (English/Korean)
- Must be a team player
- Strong analytical capabilities
- Strong advanced Excel, Power point skills.
- Strong Business sense – Business acumen
Nice if you have
- Passion for tech and innovation;
- Love for both strategy and execution
Relevant Experience(s) & Duration – 5+ years’ experience in a Product Management role.
Leadership Experience & Duration – None
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.