Product Line Manager

at AAR in WOOD DALE, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Title: Product Line Manager

Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

Job Number: 15983

Product Line Manager:

AAR is a leading provider of aviation services to the worldwide commercial aerospace and government/defense industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad menu of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service. We are a financially stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution, continuous improvement and customer value. At AAR we are committed to doing it right, and we have built our core values based on that premise.

SUMMARY: The Product Line Manager will have overall responsibility and accountability for the performance of a Product Line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Carry out tactical and operational objectives to support the distribution of a product line

+ Work with the manufacturing partner and sales team to bring technical product support to the end customer

+ Execute product line strategy by engaging with the sales team and customers to receive and analyze product feedback

+ Perform inventory forecasting and planning in accordance with a set budget

+ Manage inventory placement in foreign warehouses

+ Manages operational issues with receiving, quality control, and shipping

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ 3-5 years’ experience in account management, sales, product management, engineering, manufacturing or inventory planning required.

+ Prior experience in the aviation industry a plus.

+ Prior direct supervisory experience a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

+ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

+ The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

+ We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, PTO, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.