Job Description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.
We are looking for a Technical Product Manager to join our Marine Products division.
The people at Wilhelmsen don’t just hold jobs here. They make the most innovative ideas a reality – and in the process, they shape the maritime industry. With one of the largest maritime networks in the world, we do work that makes an impact - if it floats, our products are probably on it.
Supplying marine consumables, products, and solutions to every conceivable vessel type, our Marine Products division includes the Unitor brand of products, Timm ropes, Unicool refrigerants, and Unitor and Nalfleet marine chemicals. Last year we made product deliveries to 27,500 vessels, at over 2,000 ports.
The Technical Product Manager will report to our Business Manager - Refrigeration.
Your main responsibilities:
You will coordinate and drive the development of a relevant, competitive, and advanced product portfolio and are responsible for the go-to-market plan, all in line with the overall strategy of the business. You will have the technical responsibility over a product portfolio globally and are thereby essential for the overall growth and profitability of Marine Product - Maintenance & Repair division.
What you will be doing:

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  Drive the product life cycle management (PLM) and pipeline management of the refrigeration portfolio used on board of vessels across the globe.
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  Be the company’s key resource for in-depth technical support on refrigeration and collaborate with various stakeholders across regions and functions.
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  Manage the marketing mix of the offer, particularly product development and promotional activities to drive profitable growth.
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  Ensure that rules and regulations are continuously monitored to identify changes that will impact the availability and life cycle of existing products.
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  Identify new business opportunities and develop/extend the company’s product pipeline for refrigerants, refrigeration equipment and tools.
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  Work with Procurement, Asset team & Operation teams to optimize the refrigerant purchase and supply in all sites.
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  Position and enhance the WSS / Unitor brand by sharing market insight, thought leadership / technical advises to the customers through video, article, seminar and training.
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  Establish and maintain the right product quality standards and handle warranty and other product quality issues.
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  Monitor and follow up on supplier performance and maintain the supplier relationship in collaboration with our Global Procurement department (evaluations, negotiations, and selections).
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  Support global inventory & asset management with optimising inbound logistics
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  Provide, maintain product data, catalogue, certificates and other sales tools for sales, operations, and external customers.

Who you are:

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  Team-player & collaborator that likes to engage cross-functionally
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  Hands-on, structured thinking with strong problem-solving capabilities.
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  Vision & personal drive with an ambition and strong desire to succeed.
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  Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse individuals and cultures.
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  Proactive and take initiative.
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  Willingness to travel.

Qualifications:

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  Formal education to degree level in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or chemical), with marketing or other relevant qualifications.
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  Approximately 3-5 years’ experience within product marketing or management with a solid understanding of business drivers across sales, product development and supply chain.
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  HVAC & Refrigeration industry expertise.
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  Experience with driving change in a global company and collaborate with suppliers and other stakeholders around the world.
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  Experience within the maritime industry is an advantage.
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  Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Are you interested to join our successful product management & planning team and enjoy working in an international organisation with team members around the globe? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our new Technical Product Manager.
Work Location : Singapore
Application Dateline : 8 July 2022