Katy Plankey

Product Manager

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States12 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in product management and supplier relations.
Proven track record of driving market share growth.
Strong data-driven approach to operational excellence.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Management expert in the Manufacturing and Electronics sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementSupplier ManagementVendor ManagementOperations ManagementClient RelationsTraining And DevelopmentCategory Management

Other Skills

Account ManagementAd Hoc ReportingAdvertisingAnalytical SkillsBusiness AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyCommunicationComputer LiteracyConsumer ProductsContract NegotiationCritical ThinkingCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer ServiceData Analysis

About

As a Product Manager at PEI-Genesis, I manage the strategic direction, growth, and performance of our Sure-Seal Connections line. I oversee the full product lifecycle—from concept and development to global go-to-market execution. My role spans product management, engineering, business development, marketing, supplier management, and supply chain. I work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products not only meet technical standards but also align with evolving customer needs and global market trends. I’m deeply committed to operational excellence, driving measurable improvements in inventory management, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction. With a data-driven approach to product line performance, I focus on strategic pricing, gap analysis, competitive benchmarking, and the continuous refinement of our offerings. I champion scalable infrastructure, cross-functional accountability, and customer-centric innovation to deliver sustained category leadership and profitability. Let’s connect if you’re interested in ruggedized harsh environment connectivity solutions or product development partnerships.

Experience

12 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs

Average Tenure

2 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Pei-genesis

Product Manager

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · United States · Remote

Currently lead end-to-end management of Sure-Seal Connections’ supply chain operations, enhancing efficiency and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities with business objectives, driving strategic market research initiatives.
Implement robust inventory control and supplier management processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

CommunicationProcurementProduct ManagementClient RelationsSupplier ManagementProduct Operations+11

Sure-seal connections

Product Manager

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Global · Remote

Newark electronics

Product Segment Leader

Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs · Chicago, Illinois, United States

I successfully led the product segment for input-output connectors and audio-video products, achieving notable growth in market share and profitability.
Spearheaded negotiations for new technologies, enhancing product offerings and driving innovation.
Implemented strategic inventory management practices, optimizing product availability and reducing excess stock.
Fostered collaborative relationships with suppliers, resulting in improved pricing and margin growth.

CommunicationProcurementProduct ManagementClient RelationsSupplier ManagementPortfolio Management

Ppg industries

6 roles

Supplier Relations Manager

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs

Managed relationships with 130 active vendors across 16 states in the Midwest and Great Lakes.
Recruited and trained vendors on PPG Services processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
Served as the escalation point for project managers, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.

CommunicationProcurementClient RelationsSupplier ManagementVendor ManagementEmployee Training+5

Operations Manager

Promoted

Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs

Managed daily operations across the Chicago and Boston markets, ensuring seamless project execution.
Collaborated closely with sales teams, project managers, estimators, and vendors to optimize workflows.
Acted as the escalation point for project managers and vendors, resolving issues efficiently.

CommunicationClient RelationsManagementOperations ManagementVendor ManagementSupplier Management

Training Specialist

Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr

Analyzed performance metrics of retail stores across Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and Grand Rapids to identify improvement areas.
Facilitated market, district, and one-on-one training sessions for the PPG Field Sales team, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
Collaborated with PPG Regional Managers to provide actionable insights from business analysis results, driving strategic improvements.

CommunicationClient RelationsEmployee TrainingMicrosoft ExcelTraining and Development (HR)Training and Development

Category Manager

Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs

Conducted extensive inventory analysis to ensure accuracy in 303 locations. Improved overall SKU promo Service Level by .20% and overall Never out Service Level by .17%
Conducted quantitative sales analysis and recommended internal and retailer promotions. Return of Investment analysis aided in determining allocation of spend.
Created detailed reports and presentations for leadership teams, including : Work Day Analysis, ADHOC reports, investment reviews, yearly business reviews, geographical sales reports, SKU rationalization
Forecasted multi-million-dollar buys to ensure the best deals between both parties

CommunicationConsumer ProductsMicrosoft ExcelSAP ERPCategory ManagementSupplier Management

Account Development Manager

Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr

Strategically initiated B2B Sales using a consultative approach
Identified, targeted and pursued potential new accounts
Drove territory by relationship-building, product knowledge, and meeting sales objectives
Managed, grew and retained industrial and commercial accounts nearing $1 million dollars

Communication

Territory Manager

Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr

Oversaw 13 stores within Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan for a large home center retailer
Trained employees, monitored inventory, tracked sales and set goals
Participated in special events/projects which include store grand openings, contractor events, competitive analysis, pricing surveys, local customer events, customer clinics, store sets, re-merchandizing and re-labeling
Built trusting relationships with store managers as well as team members and customers

Communication