Overview

Manager, Product

The Opportunity

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. is seeking a skilled individual for our Product Manager position at our DTTP - Waller, TX location. The Mgr., Parts and Supplies Product researches and evaluates all current and potential new Parts and Vendors as they relate to the HVAC business. This individual will interact with Vendors, Internal Parts Marketing and the Regional Parts and Supplies Managers to develop short and long-term sales strategies. They will also work with Parts Marketing to evaluate the effectiveness of programs. They will recommend pricing strategies, Inventory management strategies, and negotiate rebate structures. If you meet the qualifications listed below, then we invite you to apply for our open position by visiting our website at http://careers.daikincomfort.com and submit your resume.

About DTTP

Daikin Texas Technology Park- has a footprint of 4.23 million square feet under a single roof, and is the third largest factory in the United States. Opened in 2017 as the manufacturing, logistics, and engineering center for Daikin's American subsidiary Goodman, the plant makes heating and air conditioning products sold under the Goodman, Amana, and Daikin brands.

Why work with us?

> Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires

> Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills

> Growth Opportunities - there are immense opportunities to grow your career

> You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd. 

Responsibilities

May include:

• Review and evaluate new product and Vendor opportunities across the GBU distribution Network.
• Identify and Develop new market opportunities for existing products currently offered.
• Work directly with different business units it is accessing.
• Work with Regional Parts Managers to develop and execute pricing strategies designed to maximize margin opportunities.
• Assist with the development and management of efficient inventories.
• Coordinate and accumulate competitive market intelligence on competing products and competition.
• Communicate and provide reports to VP of Aftermarket for purposes of evaluation and strategic decision making regarding current and potential new products.
• Meet with and assist in negotiations with current and new suppliers with respect to costs and rebate.
• Coordinate with VP, Regional Parts Managers, and finance to help develop sales forecasts.
• Manage and coordinate activities of other Product Managers.

Nature & Scope:

• Mgr., Product, Parts and Supplies Division will have influence over Regional Parts Managers, Regional Purchasing Managers, VP of Aftermarket as well as other Senior members as it relates to Parts and supplies aftermarket business.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively and efficiently apply business and financial acumen to the HVAC parts and supplies business.
• Effective organizational skills and time management.
• Ability to address and effectively manage complex changing business environment.
• Strong understanding of the HVAC Distribution network and operations.
• Strong working knowledge of GBU MINCRON ordering system and its impact on parts and supplies industry.

Experience:

• 15 plus years in the HVAC Distribution business

Education:

• Advanced Business Degree

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.