Company:  LGEAF

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.