Ben Korman

About Ben Korman

Strategic, results-driven Product Management and Marketing leader with 20+ years of…

Experience

1. Global Director of Product Management

   DayGlo Color Corp

   Dec 2020 — Present

   DayGlo and Radiant Products (US, Belgium)Global Product Strategy | Portfolio Optimization | Cross-Functional Leadership- Lead the development and execution of global product strategy and roadmaps, aligning with evolving market trends, customer needs, and strategic business goals across US and EU markets- Translate business objectives into actionable product initiatives by evaluating growth opportunities, conducting market analysis, identifying operational and commercial bottlenecks.Product Lifecycle & Portfolio Management- Implement a data-driven approach to optimize product portfolio performance- Developed and deployed product sales models to improve SKU availability, demand forecasting, and service levels- Standardized SKU classification systems to optimize safety stock levels, resulting in reduced working capital and improved supply chain efficiency- Forecasted sales to guide product exits and investment prioritization- Mapped working capital impacts tied to inventory planning and demand patterns.Innovation & Process Excellence- Designed and launched a global Stage Gate process, driving consistency and efficiency in new product development (NPD) and cross-functional project execution- Established business rules and service guidelines for a Make-to-Order (MTO) program, reducing MTO-related working capital by over 50% while maintaining customer service expectations- Lead global product rationalization initiatives, eliminating hundreds of underperforming SKUs, which improved manufacturing efficiency and significantly reduced inventory levels.Collaborative Leadership & Execution- Partner cross-functionally with finance, procurement, operations, and commercial teams to build integrated product and manufacturing strategies that balance growth with operational efficiency- Ensure tight alignment between the product organization and executive leadership, maintaining a unified, forward-looking vision for the global product offering.

Education

• Heidelberg University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

• University of Phoenix

  Masters

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Marketing
• Manufacturing
• International Business
• P&L Management
• Team Leadership
• Forecasting
• Business Process Improvement
• Crm
• Strategy
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Product Marketing
• New Business Development
• Budgets
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Coatings
• Six Sigma
• Product Launch
• Strategic Planning
• Competitive Analysis
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Sales Operations
• Project Management
• Pricing
• Product Strategies
• Product Management
• Key Account Management
• Market Planning