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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal, Canada Area

Lead multi-disciplinary team of Product Managers, Quality Assurance, Engineering and Supply Chain in the creation of new aftermarket wheel products using project management tools. Collaborate with Sales and Brand Marketing on developing new go-to market strategies to increase sales and bring the voice of customer into the product design process. Work cross functionally with other key departments; Sales, Purchasing, and Brand Marketing to improve communication and eliminate silos. Participate in the elaboration of the yearly Strategic Plan and it's deployment.

Montreal, Canada Area

Managed all New Product Development initiatives for the organization including supplier selection and management, product validation and sign off, market research and forecasting, project budgeting and ROI analysis in collaboration with a cross functional team of 15 people. Member of the Corporate Management Committee responsible for the 5 year vision, yearly strategic plan, and quarterly progress reports on the strategic plan reporting into the Executive Vice-President

Montreal, Canada Area

Mapped out product category development needs with regards to trends, gaps, and cost improvement opportunities. Traveled twice a year to Asia to visit current and potential manufacturing partners (20+) to review and discuss new product opportunities. Attended tradeshows in Europe, USA, and Hong Kong to stay abreast of new market trends and form new strategic partnerships with international manufacturing partners.

Responsible for Product life cycle management (sales programs, introduction of new products, discontinuation of older non-performing products, margin review and enhancement opportunities).