The Product Manager’s primary job function is to purchase and control inventory within a designated segment of Amerhart’s product lines. Product Managers are also involved in the sales and marketing of the product line for which they are responsible. $26.00/hour.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: This list of responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

• Maintain and control inventory
• Maintain and manage proper inventory level of material.
• Ensure competitive prices on materials for sales staff.
• Negotiate with vendors to get best possible product for resell by analyzing and monitoring market conditions to achieve maximum margins and profits.
• Manage trucking for applicable products.
• Update prices as required by changing market conditions.
• Maintain prices pages with pricing and product descriptions.
• Communicate market conditions and build strategies with Branch Managers and Sales staff
• Keep abreast of what’s happening in the marketplace through sales staff.
• Reviews sales and develop strategic plan with Branch Managers.
• Quote customers and sales staff for large volume inquiries.
• Answer questions on product line.
• Attend a variety of meetings with top management, customers, vendors and peers.
• Attend seminars and workshops as assigned.
• Process complaints
• Negotiate settlements on complaints & handle applicable paperwork.
• Enter invoices and balance purchase orders.
• B2B System
• Maintain Item File
• Monitor Lead Times
• Manage Exclusions

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross functionally.
• Ability to negotiate and problem solve.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Product knowledge in the specific area(s) for which the position has purchasing authority. Experience with market and economic conditions affecting a Product Manager’s decision making preferred but not required.
• Experience within building supplies industry a plus.