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About the Company

Nexans' global vision is to electrify the future. For over a century the company has played a crucial role in electrifying the planet. With around 28,000 people in 42 countries, the group leads the charge to a new world of electrification that is safer, sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to everyone.

Position Overview

The Product Assortment & Demand Manager reports directly to the Leader of Commercial Excellence & Continuous Improvement of the Business Group PWR Grid&Connect; North America. The role governs the company’s product portfolio, aligns customer demand with supply availability, and oversees operational execution. It combines product lifecycle management, master data governance, and demand coordination to support a consistent and transparent customer experience.

Product Master Data & Governance

- Own product master data (MDM) within the ERP system, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with governance standards.
- Maintain ERP hygiene through routine audits and data quality reviews.
- Partner with IT and Operations to resolve data discrepancies and improve master data processes.

Product Assortment & Lifecycle Management

- Lead quarterly and annual product assortment reviews to align portfolio strategy with customer needs and company objectives.
- Analyze product performance, complexity, and profitability to recommend additions, rationalization, or product discontinuations.
- Manage product lifecycle governance including current product introductions, maintenance, and end‑of‑life transitions.
- Ensure clear communication of product changes across Sales, Marketing, and Operations.





Demand & Backlog Management

- Monitor and manage the customer order backlog to ensure visibility into demand and delivery commitments.
- Track and review revised estimated delivery dates (ETAs) with manufacturing plants and supply chain teams.
- Identify risks to customer deliveries and proactively communicate updates to Sales.
- Escalate critical supply constraints and coordinate cross‑functional resolution efforts.
- Maintain alignment between customer expectations and operational realities.

Cross‑Functional Demand Coordination

- Act as a key liaison between Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
- Facilitate regular reviews of backlog status, order prioritization, and supply constraints.
- Support alignment of demand signals with operational capacity and inventory availability.
- Ensure consistent communication regarding order status, product availability, and supply changes.

Reporting, Insights & Continuous Improvement

- Support development of dashboards and reporting tools for product performance, backlog trends, and delivery performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve demand transparency, backlog visibility, and cross‑functional coordination.




- Support process improvements that enhance customer experience and internal efficiency.

What you bring to the role

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Sales Operations, Demand Planning, or Supply Chain coordination roles.
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across commercial and operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in manufacturing, industrial distribution, or B2B environments.
- Experience working with backlog management, demand planning, or supply coordination.
- Exposure to Lean or Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Benefits

- This role requires occasional travel (<10%) and will be in a hybrid environment (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).
- Interesting and varied work in an international, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment.
- As a group, we empower employees to reach their full potential with internal mobility opportunities for professional and personal development.
- Comprehensive benefits package including flexible dental, healthcare, and vision options; a competitive company‑matched defined contribution plan; additional voluntary retirement fund options.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

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