Associate Product Manager

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.The Associate Product Manager (APM) is an entry-level, engineering-based role designed to develop future Product Managers within the E Business Unit. This position builds a deep understanding of markets, customer applications, and the product portfolio, to transition into product line ownership within 12–24 months. The APM will work closely with customers, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Finance across Europe and ROW to gather Voice of Customer insights, support pricing and commercial execution, and contribute to product strategy, forecasting, and financial performance.About the job:Market, Application & Product Expertise (Primary Focus)Develop deep knowledge of assigned relay product lines, customer applications, and markets.Learn competitive landscape, technology positioning, and differentiation for assigned products.Support product roadmap development and lifecycle management.Partner with Engineering and Operations to understand product design, cost drivers, and manufacturing constraints.Voice of Customer & Market IntelligenceActively engage customers, sales teams, and FAEs to gather Voice of Customer input.Conduct application reviews and customer visits to understand how products are used in real-world systems.Analyze customer feedback to identify gaps, enhancements, and growth opportunities.Translate VoC into product requirements and business recommendations.Pricing Strategy & Commercial ExecutionExecute and support product line pricing strategy in partnership with Sales and Pricing.Support quote strategy, deal structure, and discount analysis.Maintain pricing tools and assist with expired quote management.Analyze pricing realization, margin performance, and competitive positioning.Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)Support global forecasting and production planning processes.Maintain customer forecasts and support demand management activities.Assist with capacity planning and inventory strategy.Support prioritization of production based on demand and business objectives.Financial & Business PerformanceSupport product line P&L analysis and margin improvement initiatives.Partner with Finance and Operations to identify cost-reduction opportunities.Monitor performance vs plan and help identify corrective actions.Reporting & Competitive AnalysisBuild reporting on product sales, margin, and demand trends.Conduct competitive benchmarking and market analysis.Support strategic planning exercises including growth initiatives and product portfolio optimization.About you:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.Strong interest in product management, pricing strategy, and customer engagement.An analytical mindset with comfort working with data, margins, and financial metrics.Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, sales engineering, or product roles.Exposure to industrial systems, electrical products, or protective devices.Spanish fluency a plus.Familiarity with ERP systems, CRM tools, or analytics platforms.Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.#J-18808-Ljbffr