**Title:** Product Line Manager: Commerical Distribution **Location:** United States-Illinois-Wood Dale **Job Number:** 17248 The Product Line Manager will have overall responsibility and accountability for the performance of a Product Line with an annual sales volume of $20M. **What you will be responsible for:** + Carry out tactical and operational objectives to support the distribution of a product line. + Work with the manufacturing partner and sales team to bring technical product support to the end customer. + Execute product line strategy by engaging with the sales team and customers to receive and analyze product feedback. + Perform inventory forecasting and planning in accordance with a set budget. + Manage inventory placement in foreign warehouses. + Manage operational issues with receiving, quality control, and shipping. + Supervisory responsibilities. + All other duties as assigned. Qualifications: **What you will need to be successful in this role:** + Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. + 3-5 years’ experience in account management, sales, product management, engineering, manufacturing or inventory planning required. + Prior experience in the aviation industry a plus. + Prior direct supervisory experience a plus. **The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:** + Competitive salary and bonus package. + Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. + 401(k) retirement plan with company match. + Generous paid time off program. + Professional development and career advancement opportunities. **Physical Demands/Work Environment:** The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. + The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. + Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. **Compensation:** The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. \#LI-MA1 AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.