Product Manager
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Job Location:
New Lenox, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Munchs Supply Munchs Supply was founded in 1956 by Willard Munch who wanted to develop a local source of electrical supplies for area contractors. Today the company focuses exclusively on supplying heating cooling and plumbing industry contractors with quality products serving professionals in Illinois Indiana and Michigan. For more than 65 years Munchs Supply has operated with a commitment to service as a leading distributor for trusted brands such as American Standard Trane Mitsubishi and Rheem. For more information visit .
The Product Manager is responsible for the determination of the companys product assortment through effective analysis and selection. This role is a conduit between the companys vendors and its departments. Additionally this role is responsible for ensuring appropriate product offering maintaining best pricing and programs and facility communication related to products and vendors.
Essential Job Duties
Vendor Relations
- Identifies and evaluates new and existing vendors with the goal being to work with the best 1 or 2 vendors in each product category.
- Coordinates meetings with primary vendors as required.
- Conducts pre-notification communication in advance of each meeting to the sales accounting and operations departments to request meeting agenda items.
- Develops and prepares purposeful meeting agendas.
- Develops and prepares meeting notes and documentation. Ensures distribution of notes / documentation to affected department heads.
- Performs vendor program management by communication to the appropriate departments requests and gathers recommendations. Annual programs are to be summarized and documented. Seasonal programs are to be individually communicated via email.
- Manages company rebate program ensuring that the company industry leading rebates and incentives from Vendors.
- Manages and tracks open vendor issues resulting in complete resolution and communication.
- Develops and manages performance analysis for evaluating vendors. Provides annual vendor review noting both high and low performing vendors.
Product Management
- Maintains competitive product knowledge and information database.
- Manages product lifecycle from introduction to discontinuance or obsolescence.
- Assists in defining product positioning and product sales strategy. Provides training and supporting documents.
- Provide recommendations for the selection of new products.
- Conducts stock status management by determining products stocked by quantities and location. Makes recommendation for changes on products falling below minimum sales standards.
- Manages non-stock product disposition by providing recommendation for best method of disposal of non-stock or obsolete products.
- Makes recommendation of initial pricing levels and sales margins.
- Ensure best cost on products.
- Conducts product forecasting by soliciting feedback from various departments for anticipated sales and provides recommended stock levels to the purchasing department.
- Manages and hubs the recall process
Communication
- Plans organizes and facilitates bi-weekly product meetings.
- Plans and provides newsletter content regarding content for the product section of the newsletter
- Creates and administers new product process introductions.
- Makes recommendations for and coordinates branch product training.
Other
- Maintains proficiency with company computer systems in aspects related to job such as data entry messaging call logs data notations queue updates batching or other job & office functions and requirements.
- Other duties as assigned. As with any evolving organization the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of work activities duties or responsibilities. Additional or other duties responsibilities assignments and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Preferred Job Requirements
- 10 or more years experience with HVAC business product planning and related functions.
Minimum Job Requirements
- High School diploma or its GED equivalent
- 8 or more years experience with business product planning and related functions.
- High degree of personal ethics customer service and commitment to safety.
- Knowledge of MS Office applications as needed to satisfactorily perform work assignments Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook SharePoint as well as have the ability to learn company enterprise systems as needed Solar Eclipse etc.
- Aptitude for mathematical operations and numerical analysis.
- Use computers photocopiers fax machines scanners and phone systems relative to the needs of the job.
- Must be organized able to prioritize set and keep deadlines change direction quickly and adapt to various work environments easily.
- Must be able to work independently and at times discreetly use sound judgment and make thoughtful decisions in a timely manner.
- Must be able to communicate well interpersonally written and in group settings as well as follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to work effectively in group settings through collaborative solutions oriented and win-win approaches.
- Must be able to understand and abide by company policies and procedures.
- Minimum keyboarding skills of 40 words per minute.
Physical Requirements
Office / Administrative
- 7-10 hours worked per day; up to 40-43 hours worked per week
- Bending 1-3 hours per day
- Lifting / carrying up to 10 pounds 0-1 hours per day
- Reviewing documents 1-5 hours per day
- Sitting 3-8 hours per day
- Standing 3-6 hours per day
- Using close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Using fingers hands and arms to perform office / computer work 6-8 hours per day
- Using hearing to talk listen and use phones 1-6 hours per day
- Using office equipment - computers phones scanners fax machines - 6-8 hours per day
- Walking 3-6 hours per day
What We Offer:
We prioritize your well-being from day one with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
We prioritize your well-being from day one with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical dental vision and prescription coverage effectiveimmediately
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off including vacation holidays and personal days
- Weekly pay employee discounts and more
Equal Employment Opportunity & Pre-Employment Requirements
mSupply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to sex age race color creed religion national origin citizenship or immigration status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic information marital status veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonableaccommodationsfor qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants withsincerely heldreligious beliefsin accordance withapplicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation pleasecontact
Final offers of employment may be contingent upon completion of job-related pre-employment checks and screeningspermittedby law for the position. For roles that require operation of a company vehicle a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check may also be conducted todetermineinsurability. This employerparticipatesin E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Analytical
- Agile
- Requirement Gathering
- Strategic thinking
- Visio
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Market Research
- UML
- Cross Functional Teams
About Company
North America’s largest and most trusted supplier of residential and commercial parts for appliances, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchens and pool and spa.
