
Jeddah-HO
Product Management
Full Time
About the company
AVK Saudi Valves Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (AVK SVMC) established in April 1985 in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a part of The AVK Group, a privately owned industrial group that currently comprises of more than 100 companies.
AVK’s core business is the production of valves, hydrants and accessories for the water, gas, sewage treatment and fire protection. Furthermore, AVK has built up strong brands supplying valves and controls for water treatment, dams, reservoirs, HVAC, chemical processing, marine and other industrial sectors. AVK SVMC has its production facility and sales office in Jeddah, KSA as well as express service centres in Riyadh, Dammam, and Buraidah.
AVK SVMC is producing a wide range of valves, fittings and fire hydrants according to BS, AWWA, and DIN and meeting other international standards and customer specifications. AVK Product range is approved by all major clients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia such as Saudi Aramco, Water authorities, Royal Commission, Marafiq, SWCC, SABIC, Civil Defense, Ma’aden, National Water Company etc. Products produced at AVK SVMC are also exported to all GCC countries, Middle East, Europe, Asia and African
· Technical support to the sales department, customers, and authorities for products under responsibility.
· Participate in customer visits, product presentations, exhibitions, and site visits.
· Promote high quality specifications within consulting companies and end-clients.
· Ensure that all required end client's approvals are obtained and maintained in coordination with the Quality and Sales Departments.
· Ensure Salesforce is updated on new products and equipped with the necessary technical tools and unique selling points to secure the business.
· Ensure the training of employees, customers and authorities on products is done within agreed time and training objectives.
· Support sales team in making product selection and compliance statements.
· Support Head of Product Management to have market analysis and develop strong business cases to boost the business growth.
· Support Head of Product Management in new product development (NPD) and product life cycle (PLC) (Product management).
· Be able to read and understand specifications and designs.
· Collect market data and monitor competitor activities.
· Ensure correct item numbers in the system by coordination with customer service manager, production, and logistic departments.
· Ensure the latest design drawings are updated and distributed between the concerned departments.
· Ensure work instruction and assembly in place for each product in coordination with production and quality.
· Handling technical and design related nonconformities in cooperation with the Quality Department.
· Create the (Drafting) for production and GA Drawings for customers.
· Be able to do basic maintenance and troubleshooting for system and network components such as valves, actuators, PLC, etc.
A* Accountability:
cope of job responsibility: Technical expert or support within function, working under supervision from Line Manager.
Freedom to act and take decisions: Follows established policies and processes. May propose recommendations to processes within remit.
Contribution in projects: Team member on departmental projects.
Impact of decisions: Consequences of decisions and actions impact department.
Impact & Influence on business result: Position has very limited influence on the target achievement.
Failure in achieving position's targets would only have little effect on overall target achievement.
Reporting level: Level 3 (Managers)
Subordinates: None
Budgetary control and responsibility: No
Degree of change & uncertainty in operating environment: Operates in a defined environment where changes occur.
Clarity of tasks: Assignments are largely defined in terms of timing and deliverables. Work is reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
Managing problems: Identifies problems and may propose solutions within remit.
· Mechanical or industrial engineering or similar technical educational background.
· Have a basic knowledge about different types of mechanical valves and actuators.
· Good in planning and managing priorities
· Ability to manage tasks and be a strong team player.
· Good support and presentations skills.
· Good computer skills.
· Good English speaking and writing.
· Have analytical and strategic thinking skills.
· Dedication, self-discipline and organizing ability.
Persuasion skills/negotiating skills