Regional Commercial Operations Specialist

Position Description

Commercial Operations Specialist – Power Distribution

Prysmian Group, with local headquarters in Highland Heights, Kentucky, is a leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for the communications, energy, industrial and specialty markets. The Company offers competitive strengths in such areas as breadth of product line, brand recognition, distribution and logistics, service and operating efficiency. Communications wire and cable products transmit low‑voltage signals for voice, data, video and control applications.

Energy cables include low-, medium- and high‑voltage power distribution and power transmission products. The Industrial and Specialty segment is comprised of application‑specific cables for uses such as electrical power generation (traditional fuels, alternative and renewable sources, and distributed generation), the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, mining, industrial automation, marine, military and aerospace applications, power applications in the telecommunications industry, and other key industrial segments.

Reporting to the Product Manager, the Commercial Operations Specialist is accountable for daily and strategic management of pricing and inventory as specified within contractual agreements. The Commercial Operations Specialist primarily works cross‑functionally with inside sales, other product team members, engineering, outside sales, supply chain and operations.

• Understand customer and vertical market pricing in a dynamic and changing market and align/balance with business profitability goals (Coordinate with Regional Sales Managers and Product Management)
• Monthly and quarterly maintenance of customer price sheets including regular metal updates as well as occasional raw material increases in accordance with contractual obligations
• Align with Product Team on internal cost management, vertical market strategy, and pricing levels
• Communicate impactful market feedback to Product Team as needed
• Provide feedback on regional public power strategy overall and during multi‑distributor bid situations

• In partnership with Finance and Product Management:
• Create Vertical Market and Customer‑Level visibility to monthly/quarterly/annual profitability vs. Management Plan and Last Entry Forecast
• Create financial bridge from actual monthly results vs. forecasted
• Disposition customer specific at‑risk and Slow Moving & Obsolete inventory (weekly to monthly)
• Lead internal customer complaint discussions and action accordingly
• Manage customer contract/program requirements:
• Develop streamlined KPI/Q /SRM reporting and maintain/update reports at agreed upon cadence
• Participation in onsite customer/CP/Q /SRM meetings as needed
• Partner with Supply Chain to regularly review contractual inventory requirements vs. current inventory status to identify any gaps
• Support Reel Management Program by providing visibility of outstanding reels vs. contractual terms to Regional Sales Team
• Contract renewal/New Contract Bid Process Leadership
• In coordination with Power Distribution Contract Manager:
• Support bid meetings with relevant internal team members
• Help establish tasks, deadlines, and task owners
• Support RFP award kickoff events
• Reporting & Analysis
• Data mine from various sources (SAP, BI, HFA, BO, Web Query) based on analysis need
• Strong Excel skills necessary with the ability to quickly manipulate and analyze data
• Will be tasked with actions such as pricing and cost analysis specific to the region/customer/price sheet/etc.
• Become the voice of the customer for key internal BU operational meetings (Allocation Committee, SIOP, Forecasting, etc.)
• Problem Solving & Cross‑Functional Support
• Liaise with Regional Sales Managers, Inside Sales, Supply Chain and Product Management on escalated customer issues
• Translate customer needs into actionable items for cross‑functional support
• Create a working cadence with upstream/downstream internal customers ensuring regional alignment with a continuous feedback loop
• Become the key point of contact during multi‑week emergency storm restoration efforts

• Strong computer skills, proficient in Excel
• Proficiency in statistical tools including data mining, trend analysis, correlation and forecasting
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and be an influencer within a matrix organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to think and act LEAN in order to streamline process appropriately relative to all Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Product Management functions

Potential trips to customer locations, manufacturing sites, and trade shows (