Product Line Specialist, Heavy Duty

Location: Lansdale, PA

About SKF:
SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that's dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth.

As an SKF team member, you’ll join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Summary:
SKF Vehicle Aftermarket (VA) is one of the major Business Lines in SKF Automotive. To continue the growth journey in SKF Vehicle Aftermarket (VA) we want to maintain and expand its leading role. One of our key focus areas is the Product Line for Commercial Vehicle (CV) North America. To strengthen our competitiveness, cost position and footprint we would like to take the next step and offer our customers an even better range, tailored to their individual needs. As a Business & Range Development Specialist you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a competitive and attractive product line portfolio in collaboration with our Digital Team, Demand Chain, Purchasing and VA sales. You need to understand the application system, related products for vehicles and OE source. Create the range in a most innovative, differentiated, and competitive way is your major task.

SKF Offers:

• A job in an international environment with a lot of stakeholders on different level of the organization.
• You get to work with exciting challenges and varied tasks.
• A truly agile way of working, with clear visibility of your work in the Vehicle Aftermarket Organization.
• A balanced position between individual and teamwork.

Responsibilities Include but Not Limited to:

• Drive full product life - from launch to obsolete.
• Analyze market data on competition, SKF range and identify potential gaps for our VA offer.
• Maintain and update product data with regards to application, OE (original equipment) crossing & competitor crossing.
• Make technical assessments of our supplier offers and competitor products.
• Support the wider SKF organization with daily technical support on the given product line.
• Driving Product growth, profitability margins, Market share and understanding mechanics & customer insights.
• Develop Go-To-Market strategy for new products.

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent working experience.
• Proficient level of technical competence.
• Experience in working as a mechanic would be a benefit.
• Experience with complex data analysis.
• Good in English, verbal and written.
• Effective communication skills and ability to engage with others.
• Ability to travel internationally from time to time.
• Customer focused, both internal & external.

What You’ll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work /life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being, and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable, environment that promotes leadership, engagement, and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Product Line Manager
Location: Lansdale, PA
Job ID: 17464

Pay $81000 to $97000 per year

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