Fiber Product Specialist

Company Overview

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers copper cables and connectivity for voice video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30000 employees across 50 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do wherever you are based you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Team Overview and Job Responsibilities

As a part of the Commercial Team you will be working closely with Production Quality and Logistics on Fiber Products which is a highly specialized product within the PDT portfolio. Your colleagues will look to you for your expertise in keeping all aspects of the product life cycle on our end (from quote to cash) aligned to ensure that we are able to produce and deliver outstanding / quality products on time.

The preferred location of this position is Bridgewater NJ. Houston TX can be considered as an alternate location. You may be required to travel (domestic and international) upto 20% of the time.

Some key aspects of your job include but are not limited to the following duties.

Project Management/Logistics Support

• Review all orders for accuracy and work with Inside Sales to have new orders entered into SAP.
• Monitor all aspects of manufacturing and supply chain for fiber optic orders.
• Monitor the progress of key orders to maintain critical customer timelines and expedite as necessary.
• Communicate any issues that require customer input and facilitate the decision-making processes.

Commercial/Customer Support

• Guide commercial strategy for the downhole fiber optic product line.
• Provide costing support and pricing strategy.
• Provide support on larger quotes and tenders for other customers.
• Act as the main interface with our strategic vendors
• Provide forecasts for internal MP and for external vendors of key materials.
• Participate in contract discussions and master supplier agreements with our large customers.
• Provide technical support and insight to customers about the product line and processes.
• Identify critical materials to the product line and propose strategy for purchasing stocking and supplier agreements.

Product Development

• Identify strategic opportunities for new product development.
• Provide product management oversight for product development projects.
• Provide technical insights on development projects when needed.
• Act as the key communication channel to customers related to new products and new product development projects specific to their needs.

Who are we looking for

Our ideal candidate will meet the following:

Requirements:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors in related field preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in Process Logistics or Commercial related positions that would include manufacturing purchasing or production planning experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data and drive actionable tasks.
• Excel proficiency analytical and data management skills excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate/communicate and report across multiple departments.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on improving cycle times and delivery performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management Business or a related field preferred.
• Project Management experience is a plus.
• Supervisory or managerial experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Works out of a normal office environment with standard office equipment available.
• Extended periods of sitting or standing at a desk or workstation.
• Will need to visit the production floor regularly to look at the product at various stages as needed.
• Repetitive tasks such as typing filing and data entry which may require dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Will be required to sit bend kneel squat use keyboard read write and speak fluently.
• Employee will regularly be required to lift and carry objects of 5-10 pounds as needed.
• Employee will occasionally be required to lift and carry objects of 15-25 pounds as needed.
• Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume fast paced highly pressured environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis.
• This role is not typically exposed to adverse environmental conditions except excessive eye strain.
• When travel is necessary will be exposed to typical travel environment and surroundings.

Prysmian as an Equal Opportunity Employer aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds skills and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent where people feel respected included and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race ethnicity religion nationality origin citizenship status socio-economic status age sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status disability military service or veteran status pregnancy parental leave medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmians commitments.

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