Job Description

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,600 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $1.8 billion in revenues in fiscal 2021. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Regional Product Manager

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  He / She should set and deliver a strategic Roadmap & Product Vision that supports and aligns with the company’s overall objectives
• Responsible for delivering a differentiated product value that addresses a market need and represents a viable business opportunity
• Drive the execution of all product lifecycle processes for products, including product research, market research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap development, requirements development, product launch, etc.,
• Develop business case, ROI plan for new products, improvements needed to the existing products to ensure profitable growth. Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototype construction and final product development through support functions.
• Indigenization, Product moves, “Make Vs Buy” Decisions. Appraise new product ideas and strategize appropriate to-market plans
• Product – Market Segmentation
• Market Research, VOC & Competitive Analysis
• Product Positioning, Launch, Promotions & Pricing Strategies
• Conduct the Spring and Fall launch product trainings to the entire team
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Marketing and Sales teams on the development and leverage resources to ensure objectives are met to the overall success for the organization

• The Incumbent should hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree or Equivalent with specialization either in Mechanical Engineering or in Production Engineering. Postgraduation in Business Administration will be an added advantage.
• He should have minimum 7 to 8 years of experience in Cutting tools, Industrial consumables market, Machine tool Industry, etc., Knowledge about cutting tools market and application knowledge will be an added advantage.
• 7+ years of experience in Product Management/Product Planning or Product Development, preferably in a multi-national company.
• Has experienced complexity of managing end to end process of product development and life cycle management.
• Highly customer obsessed thinking with deep understanding of customer needs and aspirations
• Very strong logical thinking capabilities and analytical skills is desired.
• Knowledge about metal cutting customer needs in Automotive, Energy, General engineering and Aerospace end markets is important.
• He should be willing to travel and meet customers in various geographic locations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills are critical for this position.