Checkpoint Systems, a division of CCL Industries, is a global leader in merchandise availability solutions for B2B and B2C retailers, encompassing loss prevention, merchandise visibility and IoT product ecosystems that work in concert to drive profitability and enhance the customer experience. Checkpoint Systems provides end-to-end solutions enabling retailers to achieve accurate real-time inventory, accelerate the replenishment cycle, prevent out-of-stocks and reduce theft, thus improving merchandise availability and the shopper’s experience. Our intelligent retail solutions are built upon 49 years of radio frequency technology expertise, innovative high-theft and loss-prevention solutions, market-leading RFID hardware, software, cloud-based SaaS, and customizable labeling and EAS antennas capabilities, to brand, secure and track merchandise from source to shelf.  Our customers include many of today’s top brick and click retailers, offering an array of customizable solutions for Drug, Supermarket, Apparel, Electronics, General Merchandise and Big Box stores.  Global headquarters is located in Thorofare, NJ, and features a state-of-the-art Customer Experience Center, showcasing Intelligent Retail Store solutions.

Checkpoint Systems operates in every major geographic market and employs over 4,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package that includes life, health, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts and tuition reimbursement. We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We also provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people with opportunities to collaborate with global teams, launch innovative products, and grow professionally with a dynamic organization.  

EEO AAP Employer/Vet/Disabled 
Drug Free Workplace

The Product Manager lead is responsible for guiding the success of multiple internal and external product lines. Leading a team of Product Managers, individually focused on specific products lines, the Product Management leads and coordinates the group to work with cross-functional teams internally and with partners externally.  The primary objective is identifying market opportunity, defining product requirements, creating supporting business case and executing on the implementation.  In addition the Product Manager lead will assess work with Product Managers on assessing profitability and profit improvement strategies, forecasting and road mapping products.

Primary Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Regular (weekly) team calls to align/discuss and raise team issues or red flag priorities
• Allocation of team projects, development projects or actions amongst the team
• Creation, Maintenance and update of team priorities and activities on a SmartSheet (or similar) to track activities, access shared to Leadership Team
• Weekly One to One calls / VC’s with team members 
• Mentorship and direction setting, performance review as required

Strategic Leadership

• Assist in the long-term strategic direction of the company with industry insight, customer needs contribution and Product Requirements/Business Case Creation
• Regular Global or Regional Sales Updates and Feedback sessions to align and gather customer intelligence and feedback (typically one per month)
• Regular Global or Regional Supply Chain and Customer Service update and feedback sessions (typically one per month) 
• Monthly SCM Sales/Production Forecast calls for production agreements on product groups
• Close liaison with R&D on new development Discovery concepts and building project roadmap
• External Market leadership through customer Innovation Sessions, virtual or face to face, with key strategic clients on regular intervals. Aim would be to hold at least one such session per key client annually
• With Product Managers, ensure each product launch is fully supported with a comprehensive “Go to Market” plan.

Product Portfolio Management

• Overall market positioning and price management for line of business, including setting RSP and MSP, including SAP creation of Pricing on new products
• End of Life Process ownership
• Cost management for each LOB product category

• Engineering based degree
• MBA would be advantageous
• Previous experience in RF EAS and or RFID in retail would be advantageous
• Has technical workplace experience
• Has led a team of people
• Is numerate and understands costings, margin, business planning
• Has been customer facing
• Is a strong communicator

• Can be home based or in-office
• Travel 30-50% of time

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.