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Associate Product Manager - Structural Hardware: Fasteners
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Overview
Job Description. This position is responsible for developing and executing product category strategies and tactics, including market assessment and business analysis, product and supplier development, pricing, stocking, sales, costs, marketing initiatives, service improvements, product merchandising, and customer support. Work with internal and external stakeholders to support the customers inquiry, such as expediting delivery, product quality assurance, and RFQ. Responsibilities
Product Management: Manage the Fasteners product portfolio and lifecycle. Become a product and application expert. The responsibilities include: New product selection and supplier development to fill the current assortment gap, pricing, launch, promotions, merchandising on the web catalog, and maintenance of the product line for sustainable sales growth. Maintain master product data for the website (pricing, images, descriptions, and attributes). Customer Support: Serve as the product expert and provide product-related assistance to internal and external stakeholders related to performance, function, pricing, packaging, merchandising, and value. Supplier Management: Onboard and collaborate with suppliers and ensure optimal performance standards of products. Strategy creation: Understand and implement strategic planning principles. Cross-functional activities: Work collaboratively with procurement, customer service, sales, marketing, and management to ensure all assigned projects are completed efficiently. Financial Analysis: Analyze and report on key financial metrics and develop product, pricing, and promotion strategies for the category. Research: Conduct primary qualitative and quantitative end-user research in partnership with sales, engineering, and product management team members. Project Management: Facilitate the development of detailed scopes for individual projects, action plans for implementation, and communication with other departments to ensure timely completion. Travel as required (5-10%). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering. Proven experience as an Associate Product Manager or similar role for at least 2+ years generating strong growth/results; experience in the Fasteners industry is preferred. Experience in product portfolio and lifecycle management, preferably in e-commerce or manufacturing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Japanese spoken and written is a plus). Highly motivated, results oriented, and capable of multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. Strong business acumen, strategic mindset, and goal-oriented approach. Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, leadership, and conflict-management skills. Ability to identify and analyze relevant information to develop effective solutions. Knowledge of Fastener and Hardware product categories. Knowledge of product content management (e-commerce) and digital marketing. Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Tableau. Ability to learn functions in the ERP system and operational procedures quickly. Experience working in an international environment. Pay and Benefits
Pay Rate: 75-95k plus incentive. The posted salary range is a best-faith estimate at the time of posting and may be adjusted in the future. Final pay is based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, location, and business needs. Benefits Offered: Medical (HMO/PPO/HDHP), Vision, Dental, Life (Basic and AD&D), STD/LTD, Legal, Pet Insurance, 401(k) with match, Commuter Transit Benefits, Employee Resource (EAP and GEAS) Plans, Fitness Club Membership, Tax Savings (HSA and FSA) Plans, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays. Note: No amount of pay is wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. Bonus, commission, or other compensation terms are at the Companys discretion and may be modified as permitted by law. Equal Opportunity and Privacy
MISUMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected status. For California applicants, MISUMI complies with applicable privacy laws as they relate to the recruitment process. Information collected may include name, contact information, education and qualifications, employment history, and other information provided by the applicant. For privacy-related questions, contact the employer at the provided address. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. Powered by JazzHR #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description. This position is responsible for developing and executing product category strategies and tactics, including market assessment and business analysis, product and supplier development, pricing, stocking, sales, costs, marketing initiatives, service improvements, product merchandising, and customer support. Work with internal and external stakeholders to support the customers inquiry, such as expediting delivery, product quality assurance, and RFQ. Responsibilities
Product Management: Manage the Fasteners product portfolio and lifecycle. Become a product and application expert. The responsibilities include: New product selection and supplier development to fill the current assortment gap, pricing, launch, promotions, merchandising on the web catalog, and maintenance of the product line for sustainable sales growth. Maintain master product data for the website (pricing, images, descriptions, and attributes). Customer Support: Serve as the product expert and provide product-related assistance to internal and external stakeholders related to performance, function, pricing, packaging, merchandising, and value. Supplier Management: Onboard and collaborate with suppliers and ensure optimal performance standards of products. Strategy creation: Understand and implement strategic planning principles. Cross-functional activities: Work collaboratively with procurement, customer service, sales, marketing, and management to ensure all assigned projects are completed efficiently. Financial Analysis: Analyze and report on key financial metrics and develop product, pricing, and promotion strategies for the category. Research: Conduct primary qualitative and quantitative end-user research in partnership with sales, engineering, and product management team members. Project Management: Facilitate the development of detailed scopes for individual projects, action plans for implementation, and communication with other departments to ensure timely completion. Travel as required (5-10%). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering. Proven experience as an Associate Product Manager or similar role for at least 2+ years generating strong growth/results; experience in the Fasteners industry is preferred. Experience in product portfolio and lifecycle management, preferably in e-commerce or manufacturing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Japanese spoken and written is a plus). Highly motivated, results oriented, and capable of multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. Strong business acumen, strategic mindset, and goal-oriented approach. Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, leadership, and conflict-management skills. Ability to identify and analyze relevant information to develop effective solutions. Knowledge of Fastener and Hardware product categories. Knowledge of product content management (e-commerce) and digital marketing. Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Tableau. Ability to learn functions in the ERP system and operational procedures quickly. Experience working in an international environment. Pay and Benefits
Pay Rate: 75-95k plus incentive. The posted salary range is a best-faith estimate at the time of posting and may be adjusted in the future. Final pay is based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, location, and business needs. Benefits Offered: Medical (HMO/PPO/HDHP), Vision, Dental, Life (Basic and AD&D), STD/LTD, Legal, Pet Insurance, 401(k) with match, Commuter Transit Benefits, Employee Resource (EAP and GEAS) Plans, Fitness Club Membership, Tax Savings (HSA and FSA) Plans, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays. Note: No amount of pay is wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. Bonus, commission, or other compensation terms are at the Companys discretion and may be modified as permitted by law. Equal Opportunity and Privacy
MISUMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected status. For California applicants, MISUMI complies with applicable privacy laws as they relate to the recruitment process. Information collected may include name, contact information, education and qualifications, employment history, and other information provided by the applicant. For privacy-related questions, contact the employer at the provided address. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. Powered by JazzHR #J-18808-Ljbffr