Product Director

We are looking for a Product Director to join our PSC team located in Indianapolis, IN!
Summary:
The PSC Product Director is responsible for defining and leading the overall product strategy for Parts Super Center. This role provides strategic leadership across the product portfolio, partnering closely with commercial leaders to identify market opportunities, define product roadmaps, and develop differentiated product and service offerings that drive customer value, growth, and profitability. This role will lead the Product Management team and work with current and prospective manufacturer partners to expand and optimize the product portfolio, establish strategic supplier relationships, and develop go-to-market strategies. The PSC Product Director is also responsible for ensuring product strategy is aligned with customer needs, market trends, commercial priorities, and the long-term growth objectives of the organization.
What You'll Do:
Work Hours: 8am - 5pm
Define and lead the overall product and portfolio strategy, including long-term product roadmaps, portfolio priorities, and growth initiatives
Partner with commercial leadership to understand customer needs, market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities and translate them into actionable product strategies
Identify gaps and opportunities within the existing product portfolio and establish strategies to expand capabilities through current and prospective manufacturer partners
Develop a differentiated product and service offer that extends beyond product availability to create customer value through technical expertise, inventory solutions, lifecycle support, digital capabilities, and other value-added services
Establish and manage strategic relationships with key manufacturer partners, aligning on growth objectives, market opportunities, commercial strategies, and mutual investment priorities
Evaluate and develop prospective manufacturer partnerships based on strategic fit, customer demand, market opportunity, profitability, and ability to strengthen the overall product offer
Lead portfolio-level go-to-market and commercialization strategy for new and existing products, ensuring alignment across Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Pricing, Operations, and other functions
Establish the framework and priorities for product lifecycle management, including new product introduction, commercialization, portfolio expansion, optimization, and product rationalization
Provide strategic direction to Product Managers responsible for individual product lines and ensure product-level strategies align with the broader organizational strategy
Establish portfolio performance objectives and regularly evaluate sales, profitability, market penetration, supplier performance, and other key measures to guide investment and strategic decisions
Partner with Pricing and commercial teams to establish pricing and margin strategies that support competitive positioning and overall portfolio profitability
Develop business cases for strategic product investments, new supplier relationships, service capabilities, and other portfolio expansion opportunities
Serve as a senior product and market leader in strategic customer discussions, supplier negotiations, and business development opportunities
Lead strategic supplier negotiations and establish commercial frameworks that improve competitiveness, profitability, access to products, and long-term partnership value
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Product Management organization with clear accountability for product strategy, commercialization, supplier management, and financial performance
Establish consistent product management processes, tools, and performance expectations across the organization
Develop Product Management talent and succession plans to support the long-term growth of the organization
Other duties as assigned
Job Duties Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
What You'll Need
10+ years of progressive experience in product management, commercial strategy, business development, strategic sourcing/supplier management, or related roles
5+ years of leadership experience
Experience within electrical distribution, industrial products, power distribution, utilities, data centers, or other technically complex markets preferred
High School or GED - Required
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, or relevant technical degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strategic thinking and ability to translate market insights into long-term product and portfolio strategies
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Product and portfolio management expertise
Strategic supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
Customer and market focused
Ability to operate effectively in a highly technical, complex, and evolving market

Skills
Product Management, Business Development, Negotiation, Sourcing

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No